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Dr. Bruce Peters, DO

Dr. Bruce Peters, DO

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Bruce Peters, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Peters has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures and Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ocean University Medical Center and Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

54 Bey Lea Rd Ste 3 Toms River, NJ 08753
Telehealth available

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Dr. Peters' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peters

3.8

33 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nov 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Connie – Apr 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Sep 19, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Nunzio – Apr 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Tim collins – Oct 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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michele shertenlieb – Jan 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Josephine A Pechillo – Oct 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Oct 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Toms River, NJ – Aug 25, 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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mary lou mcgrath in Toms river,NJ – Dec 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Kristen in toms river, NJ – Aug 31, 2016
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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
10 people found this helpful
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James in Lanoka Harbor, NJ – May 24, 2016
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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
18 people found this helpful
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Richard Micliz in Beachwood, NJ – Jan 27, 2016
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care philosophy

At Ocean Otolaryngology, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • University Miami Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology®
Facial Plastic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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    Locations

    Practice

    Bruce W. Peters DO PA54 Bey Lea Rd Ste 3 Toms River, NJ 08753
    1
    Office1707 Atlantic Ave Bldg 1 Manasquan, NJ 08736
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ocean University Medical Center

      425 Jack Martin Blvd
      Brick, NJ 08724
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Community Medical Center

      99 Route 37 W
      Toms River, NJ 08755
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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