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Dr. Robert Peterson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Robert Peterson, MD
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Dr. Robert Peterson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Elkin, NC.
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Dr. Robert Peterson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 72
Elkin, NC
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Robert Peterson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Elkin, NC.

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Dr. Robert Peterson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Elkin, NC and has 47 years experience. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Peterson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Peterson is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Atrial Fibrillation
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
Thymomas
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Hugh Chatham Health - General Surgery
    101 Eldon Parks Dr Ste A, Elkin, NC 28621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 835-2349
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    180 Parkwood Dr Ste N, Elkin, NC 28621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 527-7316

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Feb 14, 2022
Dr Peterson is my absolute favorite physician in the world. He is first and foremost KIND. He explains every procedure before hand. His office staff is top notch. Would recommend him highly!
Janice — Feb 14, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    1986
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Peterson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Peterson's profile.

Dr. Robert Peterson, MD is affiliated with Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Peterson, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

    180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC