Internal Medicine Doctors in Oak Hill, WV Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Bruce Norman Petersen, DO
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 119 Main St W, Suite A, Oak Hill, WV 25901
Phone: 304-465-0544    Fax: 304-465-8832

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Popular Specializations in Oak Hill, WV:

Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Surgery
Anesthesiology


Internal Medicine: A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


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