Dr. Robert Brookes Peters, MD

Dr. Robert Peters is a family medicine physician who specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing comprehensive care to older adults and families throughout their healthcare journey. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Carolinas Medical Center. With 46 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Peters has developed extensive expertise in caring for patients across all age groups, with particular focus on the unique health needs of seniors. He provides care in English to patients in his practice.

Dr. Peters practices at multiple locations in Tarboro, North Carolina, including ECU Health Family Medicine, ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic, and ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital. His clinical expertise includes managing chronic kidney disease and Alzheimer's disease, conditions that significantly impact quality of life for many patients and their families. He works closely with rehabilitation …specialists to coordinate physical therapy, strength training programs, and occupational therapy services that help patients maintain independence and mobility as they age.