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Dr. Vanessa Peters, MD

Family Medicine*
4.5 (13)
Map Pin Small Escondido, CA
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24 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Vanessa Peters, MD

Dr. Vanessa Peters, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Escondido, CA. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from University of Calgary|University Of Calgary Faculty Of Medicine and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Peters, completed a residency at UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. Patients rated Dr. Peters an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Peters works at Palomar Health Medical Group - Graybill in Escondido, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Escondido - Second Avenue Family Medicine
    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102 Bldg 2, Escondido, CA 92025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 291-6700

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  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    • 24 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1306871918
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    • UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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    • University Of Sakatchewan|University of Saskatchewan
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    • University of Calgary|University Of Calgary Faculty Of Medicine
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    • Family Practice
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    Dr. Peters works at Palomar Health Medical Group - Graybill in Escondido, CA. View the full address on Dr. Peters’s profile.

    13 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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