Summary

Dr. Bert Petersen is a surgeon who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with additional expertise in surgical oncology. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and brings 39 years of experience to his practice. His extensive background spans multiple surgical disciplines, allowing him to provide comprehensive care for complex conditions.

Dr. Petersen practices at Saint Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, NY, where he focuses on treating breast cancer, including cases that are metastatic or recurrent. He also addresses lymphedema, a condition that can develop following cancer treatment. His procedural expertise includes performing mammograms and specialized breast cancer screening, as well as scintimammography for advanced diagnostic imaging. Patients rate Dr. Petersen 4.2 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 39 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Bronx , NYFlushing , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bert Melville Petersen

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bert Melville Petersen has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bert Melville Petersen has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Bert Petersen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Bert Petersen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Bert Petersen's office located?
Dr. Bert Petersen's office is located at 4422 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, 10457.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bert Petersen affiliated with?
Dr. Bert Petersen is affiliated with Saint Barnabas Hospital.
Does Dr. Bert Petersen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Bert Petersen accepts on their Vitals profile.

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