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Dr. Richard Peterson, MD

Dr. Richard Peterson, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Richard Peterson, MD is a family medicine physician in Littleton, CO. He is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Swedish. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

5555 E Arapahoe Rd Littleton, CO 80122
Telehealth available
(303) 338-4545

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Peterson specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Peterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peterson

4.0

4 ratings
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About Me

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. As one of the first four graduates of the Swedish Family Medicine Residency in 1996, I enjoyed the thrill of helping this program get started. As faculty here since 1996, I remain enthusiastically dedicated to its success.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Swedish Family Medicine Residency

    Residency Hospital

  • Us Naval Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado5555 E Arapahoe Rd Littleton, CO 80122
1

Practice

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado10350 E Dakota Ave Denver, CO 80247
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA HealthONE Swedish

    501 E Hampden Ave
    Englewood, CO 80113
    Recipient of 63
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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