Overview
Stephen Peterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.
Dr. Peterson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Hypertension, Heart Failure, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 121 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Peterson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Peterson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Peterson by calling their office at 347-508-4302. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen Peterson a top-rated expert for Metabolic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Peterson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Metabolic Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Stephen Peterson specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen Peterson is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Stephen Peterson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Peterson has published 121 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metabolic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Peterson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen Peterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen Peterson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 347-508-4302 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Peterson isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Heart FailureDr. Peterson isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- HypertensionDr. Peterson isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- ObesityDr. Peterson isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Peterson isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Peterson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Peterson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- AtherosclerosisDr. Peterson isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Peterson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Peterson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.

