Summary

Dr. Bret Petersen specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing four and a half decades of medical expertise to his practice. He completed his medical education at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and continued his residency training at Mayo Clinic and Medical School. His extensive experience spans 45 years in clinical practice. Dr. Petersen is multilingual, speaking Chinese, English, French, German, and Spanish to better serve his diverse patient population.

Dr. Petersen practices at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus and Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He maintains hospital affiliations with Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus, Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus, Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin, and Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital. His patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 on Vitals. The combination of his decades of experience and multilingual abilities allows him to provide comprehensive care to patients from various cultural backgrounds in the Rochester area.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 45 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish
  • Mayo Clinic And Medical School
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 24 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Bret Thomas Petersen has 2 locations

Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus

1216 2nd St SwRochester, MN 55902

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

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Dr. Bret Thomas PetersenJan Seiler, APRNShawn Vasoo SushilanAna Catarina D De Oliveira Virgens Paim
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyInfectious DiseaseInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
45 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish Speaks English
Rochester , MNMontgomery , ALROCHESTER , MNRochester , MN
Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine National University Of Singapore Med School: Escola Bahiana De Medicina E Saude Publica (Ebmsp)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bret Thomas Petersen

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Bret Thomas Petersen has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bret Thomas Petersen has the following 24 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Bile Duct inflammation (Sclerosing Cholangitis)
  • Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Biliary Tract Diseases
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cholestasis
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Digestive System Cancer
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Sphincterotomy
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices
  • Gallstones
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Other
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Bret Thomas Petersen holds an active medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Minnesota that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mayo Clinic And Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Petersen's NPI number is 1124006242.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Bret Petersen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Bret Petersen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Bret Petersen accepting new patients?
Dr. Bret Petersen has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Bret Petersen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Bret Petersen accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bret Petersen?
You can find contact information for Dr. Bret Petersen here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bret Petersen affiliated with?
Dr. Bret Petersen is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus, Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus, Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin, and Mayo Eugenio Litta Childrens Hospital.

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