Stephen J. Peterson, MD, MACP, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen J. Peterson, MD, MACP, is recognized by Continental Who's Who as 2018 Internist of The Year in the field of Internal Medicine.

Serving as an Internist and Chair at "one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic health delivery systems," Dr. Peterson is revered for his outstanding contributions to the medical profession. Dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care and service to patients in the New York metropolitan area, nationally, and throughout the globe, his organization

Having gathered over thirty five years of experience in the medical industry under his belt, Dr. Stephen J. Peterson has become a trusted name in the profession and is sought after for his remarkable contributions to the industry. Throughout his career, Dr. Peterson has attained extensive experience in the areas of basic science, obesity, and Internal Medicine. Inspired by the opportunity to "play the role of medical detective," like, "Columbo minus trench coat", Dr. Peterson is a firm believer that being a doctor is the best job on earth. He states that "you have the opportunity to make major changes in people's lives." Dr. Peterson believes that all doctors are teachers of their patients. 

Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, early in his career Dr. Peterson graduated from the Cebu Doctors' College of Medicine, where he obtained his Medical degree. Thereafter, Dr. Peterson went on to complete an Internship, Residency, and Chief Residency at the New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital Center.

A Fellow of the American Heart Association, Dr. Peterson was the Former President of the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Peterson holds the prestigious title of Master of the American College of Physicians, an honor awarded to only those who are truly outstanding in their practice.

Dr. Peterson dedicates this recognition in loving memory to his extraordinary, loving and inspirational parents; Veronica May Peterson and Robert Francis Peterson.

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Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected]

SOURCE Continental Who's Who