Summary

Dr. Bret Petersen specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing 45 years of experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and his residency at Mayo Clinic and Medical School. Dr. Petersen is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Chinese, German, English, and French.

Dr. Petersen practices at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus and Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with affiliations across multiple Mayo Clinic facilities including Methodist Campus, Austin, and the Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital. He treats conditions such as esophagitis, upper GI bleeding, and colon polyps. His procedural expertise includes sedation, upper GI endoscopy, and lower GI endoscopy. Patients give him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

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

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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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyPsychiatryPublic Health & General Preventive Medicine
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3.7 
45 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, German, English, French Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , MNMontgomery , ALRochester , MNRochester , MN
Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mayo Clinic And Medical School

Medical School

Mayo Clinic Alix School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
What languages does Dr. Bret Petersen speak?
Dr. Bret Petersen speaks Spanish, Chinese, German, English, and French.
Where is Dr. Bret Petersen's office located?
Dr. Bret Petersen's office is located at 1216 2nd St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55902.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bret Petersen?
You can find contact information for Dr. Bret Petersen here on Vitals.
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.

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