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Dr. John Peterson, MD

Oncology*
5.0 (81)
Map Pin Small St Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
75 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Peterson, MD

Dr. John Peterson, MD is an Oncology Specialist in St Petersburg, FL. They specialize in Oncology, has 75 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from IN University School OF MED|LA STATE University School OF MED IN SHREVEPORT and is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital. Dr. Peterson, completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Peterson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Peterson works at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) - St. Petersburg St. Anthonys in St Petersburg, FL with other offices in South Pasadena, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Nausea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Peterson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - STA
    1201 5th Ave N Ste 505, St Petersburg, FL 33705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 821-0017
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - PDA
    1615 Pasadena Ave S Ste 400, South Pasadena, FL 33707 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 341-1316
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • St. Anthony's Hospital
  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital

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Duodenal Cancer
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    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 75 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1245211242
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Tex Sw-Simmons Canc Center|University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Parkland-U Tew Sw Medical Center|University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • IN University School OF MED|LA STATE University School OF MED IN SHREVEPORT
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Peterson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Peterson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Peterson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Peterson has seen patients for Nausea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Peterson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    81 patients have reviewed Dr. Peterson. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Peterson.

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