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Dr. Ralph Peterson, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.8 (9)
Map Pin Small Oakland, CA
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46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ralph Peterson, MD

Dr. Ralph Peterson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Oakland, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 46 years of experience. They graduated from HOWARD UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / MUSIC DEPARTMENT and is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Highland Hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and Alameda Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Peterson an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Peterson works at Practice in Oakland, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Hepatitis C and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
    Macarthur Gastroenterology Inc.
    10520 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 569-7326

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
  • Highland Hospital
  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
  • Alameda Hospital

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Acute Gastritis

Treatment frequency



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Hepatitis C
Constipation
Acute Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cirrhosis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.8
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    About Dr. Ralph Peterson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851311104
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • HOWARD UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / MUSIC DEPARTMENT
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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 Hepatitis C and Constipation, 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.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Peterson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Peterson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Peterson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Peterson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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