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Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD

Psychiatry* Age 74
Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD

Psychiatry* Age 74
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD works in Washington, DC as a Psychiatry Specialist and has 50 years experience.

They are board certified in Psychiatry and graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Peterson has has worked on more claims relating to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Anxiety than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Peterson has received an average rating of 4.2 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. They are affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Peterson practices at Practice in Washington, DC.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    216 Michigan Ave NE Ste 2, Washington, DC 20017
  2. 2 Medstar Washington Hospital Center
    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
  3. 3 Office
    110 Irving St NW Ste 2A38, Washington, DC 20010

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May 11, 2022
WELL, I AM A LONG TIME PATIENT OF DOCTOR'S PETERSON-HE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST. HE REALLY CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS, TO THE EXTREME. HE SAVED MY LIFE MORE THAN ANYONE KNOWS. I REALLY HOPE THAT SOME OF THE SENATORS, AND CONGRESSMAN PAY HIM A VISIT-THEY REALLY NEED HELP-SHOUT OUT DR. P~
BARBARA WHITE-CARR — May 11, 2022
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Psychiatry
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Education

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  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1974
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  • Psychiatry
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Dr. Stephen Peterson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Peterson accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Peterson's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Peterson accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Peterson accepts here.

Dr. Peterson frequently sees patients for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Anxiety.

Dr. Peterson has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 5 times.

Dr. Peterson is board certified in Psychiatry.

Dr. Peterson has been practicing as a Psychiatry Specialist for 50 years.

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  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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