Overview
Bret Petersen is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Petersen is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1216 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bret Petersen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bret Petersen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bret Petersen by calling their office at 507-284-2511. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bret Petersen a top-rated expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bret Petersen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bret Petersen specialize in?
While Dr. Bret Petersen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Bile Duct Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Bret Petersen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bret Petersen has published 112 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Bret Petersen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bret Petersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Bret Petersen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 507-284-2511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Petersen isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Petersen isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- CholangitisDr. Petersen isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Petersen isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Petersen isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Petersen isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Petersen isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Petersen isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholecystitisDr. Petersen isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Petersen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Petersen isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- LithotripsyDr. Petersen isAdvanced. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.