4.5
11 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Ralph Peterson is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his residency at DC General Hospital. With 48 years of experience in practice, he brings extensive expertise to digestive health and general internal medicine care. Dr. Peterson is fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, and English.
Dr. Peterson practices at multiple locations throughout Oakland and San Francisco, with affiliations at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus. He specializes in treating conditions such as abdominal pain, gastritis, and dyspepsia. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures, along with ordering pathology tests for comprehensive digestive health evaluation. Patients rate Dr. Peterson an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Peterson practices at multiple locations throughout Oakland and San Francisco, with affiliations at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus. He specializes in treating conditions such as abdominal pain, gastritis, and dyspepsia. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures, along with ordering pathology tests for comprehensive digestive health evaluation. Patients rate Dr. Peterson an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 48 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English
- Dc General Hospital
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Ralph Laurence Peterson has 4 locationsMacarthur Gastroenterology Inc
10520 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605 Tel: (510) 562-7467
Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
South Of Market Health Center
229 7th StSan Francisco, CA 94103 Tel: (415) 503-6000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Ralph Laurence Peterson, MD | Dr. Joo Hwang | Dr. Aparna Goel | Dr. John Clarke |
| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 48 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Oakland , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ralph Laurence Peterson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ralph Laurence Peterson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ralph Laurence Peterson has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
Dr. Ralph Laurence Peterson holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Dc General Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1978.
NPI Number
Dr. Peterson's NPI number is 1851311104.
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