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Dr. John Petersen is a cardiovascular disease specialist and internal medicine physician with 22 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in managing complex cardiac cases throughout his career. Dr. Petersen speaks both Spanish and English, helping him connect with diverse patient populations in the Gainesville community.
Dr. Petersen practices at multiple locations throughout Gainesville, Florida, and maintains affiliations with several leading medical centers including UF Health Shands Hospital, UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital, and the Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and heart failure. His procedural expertise includes performing echocardiograms and contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular …problems.
Read More Read less Dr. Petersen practices at multiple locations throughout Gainesville, Florida, and maintains affiliations with several leading medical centers including UF Health Shands Hospital, UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital, and the Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and heart failure. His procedural expertise includes performing echocardiograms and contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular …problems.
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Quick Facts
- 22 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Florida College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 20 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 8 hospital affiliations
- 8 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John William Petersen has 8 locationsSelect Specialty Hospital Gainesville
1600 Sw Archer Rd Fl 5Gainesville, FL 32610 Tel: (352) 265-0055
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 22 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Gainesville , FL | Brooklyn , NY | Cambridge , MA | Lady Lake , FL |
| Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: Universidad Central Del Caribe |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. John William Petersen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John William Petersen has the following 20 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. John Petersen's office located?
- Dr. John Petersen's office is located at 4037 NW 86th Ter, Gainesville, FL, 32606.
- Does Dr. John Petersen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. John Petersen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. John Petersen affiliated with?
- Dr. John Petersen is affiliated with Shands Healthcare, Malcom Randall Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hca Florida North Florida Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital Gainesville, Uf Health Shands Cancer Hospital, Uf Health Shands Hospital, Uf Health Neuromedicine Hospital, and Uf Health Heart And Vascular Hospital.
- Does Dr. John Petersen accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Petersen accepts on their Vitals profile.
- What languages does Dr. John Petersen speak?
- Dr. John Petersen speaks Spanish and English.
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