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Charles Peterson, MD, Internal Medicine, Potomac, MD

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Internal Medicine Potomac, MD

Addiction Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Charles Peterson is an internist in Potomac, MD. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 52 years. He specializes in addiction medicine and is experienced in gestational diabetes, diabetes, and pregnancy. He has more than 400 publications.

Education & Training

  • University of California, Irvine
    University of California, IrvineM.B.A., Business Administration, 2000
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    Harlem Hospital CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1973
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1969
  • Carleton College
    Carleton CollegeB.A., Major: Biology; Minors: Chemistry, German, Sociology, 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1974 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1970 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1973 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievements in Medicine Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2010
  • Star Reviewer Award American Diabetes Association, 2007
  • NHLBI Strategic Planning Award 2006
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Innovation Marketplace: TATRC’s Technology Transfer/ Commercialization Program  
    Marchessault R, Peterson CM, Friedl KE, Army Mil Science and Technology, 1/1/2013
  • Virtual Reality Technologies for Research and Education in Obesity and Diabetes: Research Needs and Opportunities  
    Ershow AB, Peterson CM, Riley WT, Rizzo AS, Wansink B, J Diabetes and Technology, 1/1/2011
  • Virtual Reality Technologies for Research and Education in Obesity and Diabetes  
    Ershow, AG, Friedl KE, Peterson CM, Riley WT, Rizzo, S. Wansink, B. eds, J of Diabetes Science and Technology from Basic Science to Clinical Practice, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Chemometallaxis and Sickle Cell Disease. A Review of the Development of Sodium Cyanate
    Peterson, C.M., and Jones, R.L., INSERM; International Symposium on Sickle Cell Anemia, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, 1/1/1975

Lectures

  • Medical Management of Vascular Disease 
    University of California Los Angeles - 1/1/2014
  • Endocrinology 
    University of Southern California/Cottage Hospital - 1/1/1996
  • Biology 261: Literature of Immunobiology-Autoimmunity 
    University of California at Santa Barbara - 1/1/1995
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Other

  • Promoting Innovation and Convergence in Military Medicine: Technology-Inspired Problem Solving. 
    Grundfest WS, Lai E, Peterson CM, Friedl KE, IEEE Circuits and Systems Magazine
    1/1/2012
  • A Case of Teenage Endometriosis Associated with Congenital Anomalies and a Review of the Literature 
    Peterson, C.M. and McCann, T.O., Bulletin of the Sloan Hospital for Women, Summer
    1/1/1969

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Other Languages

  • German, Spanish