Overview
Dr. Rebecca Petersen specializes in the care of critically ill newborns. She is interested in inter-professional, team-based care to improve outcomes and management for neonatal patients, as well as medical education of physicians in training. Dr. Petersen is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Her top areas of expertise are Asphyxia Neonatorum, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Premature Infant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rebecca Petersen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca Petersen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rebecca Petersen by calling their office at 314-577-5663. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rebecca Petersen a top-rated expert for Asphyxia Neonatorum?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rebecca Petersen is classified as an Experienced expert for Asphyxia Neonatorum, 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. Rebecca Petersen specialize in?
While Dr. Rebecca Petersen is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Asphyxia Neonatorum, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Premature Infant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Rebecca Petersen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rebecca Petersen has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asphyxia Neonatorum. You can view a list of Dr. Rebecca Petersen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rebecca Petersen accept my insurance?
Dr. Rebecca Petersen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Alliance. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-577-5663 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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- Asphyxia NeonatorumDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about Asphyxia Neonatorum.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- Premature InfantDr. Petersen isExperienced. Learn about Premature Infant.