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Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD
4.0 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fall River, MA.
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Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 62
Fall River, MA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fall River, MA.

About

Dr. Peterson graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School in 1996 and completed a residency at Brown University.Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fall River, MA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Peterson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Charlton Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Peterson received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Peterson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Peterson also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Peterson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Pharyngitis
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 1
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
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Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Disease
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pregnancy
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Compression
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Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Endometrial Biopsy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Neonatal Care
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
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  • Emblem Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Medicaid
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  • Medicare
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Locations

  1. 1 Healthfirst Family Care Center Inc.
    387 Quarry St Ste 100, Fall River, MA 02723
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Mar 20, 2016
Dr. Peterson is very caring. Whenever one of our kids is sick she will call us for updates on their well-being. I would highly recommend her.
Ramona in Franklin, MA — Mar 20, 2016
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Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brown University
    1999
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Peterson's profile.

Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD is affiliated with Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Heidi Peterson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA