Dr. Gary L Petersen MD
Emergency Physician
1400 S Dobson Rd Mesa AZ, 85202About
Dr. Gary Petersen practices Emergency Medicine in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Petersen assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Petersen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1975
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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