Dr. Michael Darby Pettersen, MD

Dr. Michael Pettersen is a cardiologist who specializes in cardiovascular disease and pediatrics, bringing over three decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic and Medical School. With 32 years of dedicated service in medicine, Dr. Pettersen speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Pettersen practices across an extensive network of hospitals throughout Colorado, Utah, and several other states, with key affiliations including HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, and Swedish Medical Center. His expertise centers on treating congenital heart disease, atrial septal defects, and patent foramen ovale. He performs specialized cardiac procedures including stress echocardiograms, Doppler studies, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular …conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Pettersen highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 on Vitals.