Summary

Dr. Paul Peterson is a family medicine physician with expertise in internal medicine, neonatology, and obstetrics and gynecology. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Joseph's Hospital. With 47 years of clinical experience, Dr. Peterson brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Peterson practices at multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including Buena Family Practice Center and Inspira Medical Group Primary Care in Richland and Buena. He also provides care at Inspira Medical Center Elmer. His comprehensive training allows him to deliver care across multiple specialties, from routine family medicine to specialized women's health services and newborn care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Peterson highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 47 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Josephs Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Paul Peterson has 3 locations

Buena Family Practice Center

1315 Harding HwyRichland, NJ 08350

Inspira Medical Center Elmer

501 Front StElmer, NJ 08318

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Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul Peterson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Golden Rule
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul Peterson has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul Peterson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neonatology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Josephs Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Peterson's NPI number is 1730127564.

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