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Dr. Eric Petterson, MD

Dr. Eric Petterson, MD

Addiction Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Petterson, MD is an addiction medicine internist in Shenandoah, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Torino in 1981. He is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1 S Main St Shenandoah, PA 17976
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(570) 462-1040

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Petterson specializes in the areas of Addiction Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Petterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Petterson

3.7

11 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
9%
9%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
27%
27%

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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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PA – Jun 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Current Patient – Jan 27, 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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Lori in Lehighton pa – Dec 15, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Nick V in Pottsville, PA – Oct 31, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Eric Petterson, MD is an addiction medicine internist in Shenandoah, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Torino in 1981. He is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Addiction Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Counseling

  • Acupuncture

  • Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York University

    Undergraduate School

  • Temple University Hospital Episcopal Campus

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Saint Peters University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • University Torino

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Addiction Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Breakthroughhealthpa1 S Main St Shenandoah, PA 17976
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    100 N Academy Ave
    Danville, PA 17822
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    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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