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

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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PsychiatryPsychiatryPsychiatryPsychiatry
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4.7 
49 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
San Diego , CASan Diego , CABeverly Hills , CALa Jolla , Ca
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ROY J AND LUCILLE A CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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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

Ucsd Medical Center

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ROY J AND LUCILLE A CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1978
Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol DavilaGraduated in 1977

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Dr. Mihaela Petersen is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

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