Summary

Dr. Mary Gessner-Peterson specializes in internal medicine and emergency medicine, bringing 21 years of experience to her practice. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she developed expertise in comprehensive patient care. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide both ongoing internal medicine care and urgent medical treatment when patients need immediate attention. Dr. Gessner-Peterson communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Gessner-Peterson practices in Alpine, California, and maintains hospital privileges at East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health. She treats patients experiencing weakness, limping, and loss of trunk control. Her clinical practice includes prescribing and managing inhalers for respiratory conditions, developing strength training programs, and coordinating physical therapy treatments to help patients regain mobility and function.

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Quick Facts

  • 21 years of experience
  • 78 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Mary Christina Gessner-Peterson

1832 Alpine Blvd Ste BAlpine, CA 91901

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Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mary Christina Gessner-Peterson

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Care1st
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - HMO
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Community Health Group - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - EPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Optima Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Public Employees Health Program (PEHP)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SelectHealth
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Utah Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mary Christina Gessner-Peterson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mary Christina Gessner-Peterson has the following area of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Dr. Mary Christina Gessner-Peterson holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Gessner-Peterson's NPI number is 1861662884.

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