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Dr. Richard Peters, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.5 (37)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Peters, MD

Dr. Richard Peters, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Peters, completed a residency at University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Campus. Patients rated Dr. Peters an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Peters works at Practice in Chattanooga, TN with other offices in Hixson, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana 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. Peters' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    3370 JENKINS RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 648-8005
    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
  2. 2
    Office
    2051 Hamill Rd Ste 103, Hixson, TN 37343 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 756-8871

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cachexia
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Limb Pain
Nausea
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Stye
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Sunburn
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Symptomatic Menopause
Syncope
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Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Allergy Treatment
Breath Testing
Diabetes Counseling
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization
Immunization Administration
Joint Injection
Pap Smear
Spirometry
Urinalysis
Vaccination
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1912982711
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Campus
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Ung-Greensboro
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Richard Peters, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Peters is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Peters. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Peters.

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