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Dr. Jeffrey Petersen identified specializing in DermatologyDermatology
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis, and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, and the skin changes associated with aging.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Dermatology.

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Dr. Jeffrey Petersen has been confirmed to have a license in Missouri.

Education

Dr. Petersen attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and graduated in 1995 having 17 years experience. . Advanced training program of a fellowship in Dermatology was conducted at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX. Additional residency training in Dermatology was conducted at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.. Advanced training program of a internship in General Surgery was conducted at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC.

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• Jeffrey E Petersen
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