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Dr. Richard Peterson, MD

Dr. Richard Peterson, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Peterson, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in San Antonio, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Children's Hospital of San Antonio and University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

11212 State Highway 151 Ste 100 San Antonio, TX 78251

Make an Appointment

(210) 450-9900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Peterson specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Peterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peterson

4.4

20 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
85%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
15%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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San Antonio, TX – Nov 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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San Antonio, TX – Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Obesity is more than an inconvenience for individuals; it is a struggle for life. It is either a struggle for life in the direst sense because of the many medical problems it causes or is associated with, or it is a struggle for life and the quality...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Usc University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • University Of Southern California

    2007

  • Saint Agnes Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2002

  • American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000

  • East Stroudsburg University

    1995

  • University Of California, Riverside

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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  • San Antonio Magazine Top Doctor, 2010

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Locations

Practice

Ut Medicine-Westover Hills11212 State Highway 151 Ste 100 San Antonio, TX 78251
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Practice

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio7703 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229
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Office8300 Floyd Curl Dr Fl 4A San Antonio, TX 78229
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Children's Hospital of San Antonio

    333 N Santa Rosa
    San Antonio, TX 78207
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

  • University Hospital

    4502 Medical Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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