Summary

Dr. Alan Peterson is a board-certified physician specializing in geriatric medicine and family medicine. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lancaster General Hospital. With over five decades of medical practice, Dr. Peterson brings extensive experience caring for patients across all age groups, with particular expertise in the unique health needs of older adults.

Dr. Peterson practices at Lancaster General Hospital and the Walter L Aument Family Health Center in Lancaster and Quarryville, Pennsylvania. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care for families while offering specialized attention to the complex medical conditions that often affect seniors. Patients consistently rate Dr. Peterson highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0. He continues to serve the Lancaster community where he completed his medical training decades ago.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 54 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • Lancaster General Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alan Scott Peterson has 3 locations

Lancaster General Hospital

555 N Duke StLancaster, PA 17602

Walter L Aument Family Health Center

317 W Chestnut StQuarryville, PA 17566
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 11:00 am
SunClosed

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Geriatric MedicineNurse PractitionerFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Lancaster , PAWERNERSVILLE , PALancaster , PALebanon , PA
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan Scott Peterson

  • Aetna
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Scott Peterson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Scott Peterson has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lancaster General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Peterson's NPI number is 1699713495.

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