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Dr. Robert Peterson, MD

Dr. Robert Peterson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Peterson, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Elkin, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 5 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

101 Eldon Parks Dr Ste A Elkin, NC 28621

Make an Appointment

(336) 835-2349

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
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Peterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peterson

5.0

7 ratings, 4 with a written review
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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
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Janice – Feb 14, 2022
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Larry & Martha Gentry – Mar 05, 2021
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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
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Glen Gary Sr. in Elkin, Nc – May 06, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Millers Creek,NC – Mar 23, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Peterson, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Elkin, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Hugh Chatham Health - General Surgery101 Eldon Parks Dr Ste A Elkin, NC 28621
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Hugh Chatham Health - General Surgery101 Eldon Parks Dr Ste A Elkin, NC 28621
2
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Office180 Parkwood Dr Ste Nste Elkin, NC 28621
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

    180 Parkwood Dr
    Elkin, NC 28621
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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