John L. Peterson, MD, PhD
Physician

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Walter Reed Trained + Former Chief of Dermatology
Why Patients Trust Dr. Peterson
- John L. Peterson, MD, PhD completed his dermatology residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and was certified by the American Academy of Dermatology in 1972.
- He is a graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine, where his introduction to dermatology began, and completed an internship in internal medicine before his residency.
- While on active duty with the Army he served as chief of dermatology.
- His experience spans both clinical and cosmetic dermatology — a career long enough that he has observed, developed and taken part in many of the field’s innovations in skin and hair care.
- He is a knowledgeable and conscientious physician who cares greatly for his patients, and sees them at the Manteca office.
Meet Dr. John L. Peterson
John L. Peterson MD, PhD is a graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine. Upon graduation he completed an internship in internal medicine, followed by a dermatology residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and was certified by the American Academy of Dermatology in 1972.
While on active duty with the army, Dr. Peterson served as chief of dermatology. His experience has included clinical as well as cosmetic dermatology. Starting with his introduction to dermatology at the University of Utah, he has been fortunate to observe, develop, and participate in many of dermatology’s innovative improvements in skin and hair care. Dr. Peterson is a knowledgeable and conscientious physician who greatly cares for his patients.
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