Summary

Dr. Petersen is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego where she helps direct the VA Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic in La Jolla. She is a graduate of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at UCSD School of Medicine and an attending for the UCSD Clinical Fellowship. Dr. Petersen is board certified in General Adult Psychiatry and the subspecialty of Geriatric Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is involved in the care of adults and elderly patients with mental illness through the VA San Diego Healthcare System as well as treatment of the adults and elderly through the Department of Mental Health Scripps Clinic.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 49 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Mihaela E Petersen has 4 locations

Scripps Clinic

5405 Morehouse Dr Ste 100San Diego, CA 92121
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

VA San Diego Healthcare Psychiatry

3350 La Jolla Village Dr Fl 2San Diego, CA 92161
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Va Mission Valley Outpatient Clinic

8810 Rio San Diego DrSan Diego, CA 92108
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Mihaela E Petersen, MDDr. Brian MozaffariDr. Anaheed Shirazi, MDWilliam Hernandez, PMHNP
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4.7 
49 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
San Diego , CASan Diego , CADel Mar , CASAN DIEGO , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ROY J AND LUCILLE A CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Creighton University Med School: Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences Med School: California State University, Long Beach
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mihaela E Petersen

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Mihaela E Petersen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mihaela E Petersen has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • Dementia Testing
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • EOL Care
  • Insomnia
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Senility
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsd Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ROY J AND LUCILLE A CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1978 and Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Petersen's NPI number is 1457376634.

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Dr. Mihaela Petersen speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Mihaela Petersen's office is located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA, 92161.

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