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Dr. Robert Dean Church, MD

Internal Medicine, Other Specialty, Family Medicine
20 years of experience
Alaska Hospitalist Group Llc 4300 B St Ste 200, Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 375-3355

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Davis Peterson was born in rural North Dakota. He majored in biology at the University of North Dakota with the goal of becoming an Entomologist. He later set his sights on medicine and graduated with a second Bachelor of Science degree in Medicine Basic Sciences from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Through the U.S. Army, he attended the Baylor College of Medicine and completed his internship and orthopedic residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington State. He was then stationed in such far-reaching parts of the world as Turkey and Fairbanks and rose to the rank of Major. He received a Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal. In 1990, Dr. Peterson completed a Spinal Surgery Fellowship in degenerative spine at Baylor. He then joined Anchorage Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic. Dr. Peterson loves the outdoors and hunts extensively. He has traveled to Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Africa to hunt. He is a collector of antiques, including Persian rugs and antique firearms. He is an active member of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep and Safari Club International. Dr. Peterson and his wife, Deborah, an occupational therapist, have four children.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Arizona College Of Medicine - 2005

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Alaska Hospitalist Group Llc
4300 B St Ste 200, Anchorage, AK 99503
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine
Other Specialty
Family Medicine
Hospital Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Infectious Diseases of the Brain or Spinal Cord
Melanoma
Chronic Renal Disease
Candidiasis
Anal or Rectal Abscess
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
Esophagitis
Obesity
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Alcohol Dependence
Breast Disorders
Acute Renal Failure
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Skin Rash
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Hemophilia A or B
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Schizophrenia
Ischemic Stroke
Osteomyelitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Gingival and Periodontal Diseases
Intracranial Injury
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Mitral Valvular Disease
Endocarditis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Infectious Mononucleosis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
Parkinson's Disease
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Cirrhosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Dementia
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Diverticulitis
Acute Pancreatitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
HIV Infection
Osteoarthritis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Prostatitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Epilepsy
Arterial Thromboembolic Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Bronchitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pneumonia
Viral Pneumonia
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Hypertension (HTN)
Hypothyroidism
Intestinal Obstruction
Bacterial Pneumonia
Poisoning by Drugs, Meds, or Biological Substances
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Constipation
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Heart Failure
Septicemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Anemia
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Dehydration
Iron Deficiency Anemia

Procedures Performed

Wound Care
Lumbar Puncture
Venipuncture
Echocardiogram
Blood transfusion
Venipuncture
Blood transfusion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Providence Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana
CHAMPVA
UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
Wellcare
Alignment Health Plan
Cigna
GEHA
Medica

Cancer 1
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 1
Orthopedics 1
Neurology & Neurosurgery 1
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 1
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 1
Children's Hospital 1
Urology 1
Psychiatry 3
Geriatrics 1
Rehabilitation 2
Long Term Care 1
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 1