David C. Petreccia
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
1301 Rose Drive Placentia California, 92870About
David C. Petreccia, MD, is Director of Infection Control and Special Physician Advisor at Placentia-Linda Hospital in Fullerton, California. He also works at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, California. Dr. Petreccia is an infectious disease specialist, who also runs committees, directs departments, and provides advice for new physicians. Currently, Dr. Petreccia is in the process of earning his Master's in medical management from Carnegie Mellon University, where he will graduate in 2013.
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Education and Training
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Awards
- Top Doctor in Southern California, last 9 out of 10 years
Internships
- University of South Florida
Fellowships
- University of Iowa (Infectious Disease)
Professional Society Memberships
- Infectious Disease Association of Southern California, American College of Physician Executives
What do you attribute your success to?
His Ability to Assemble and Work in Teams, Ability to Create Organized Structure
Hobbies / Sports
- Ballroom Dancing, Opera Singing
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Physician Executive Journal, Reviews in Infectious Disease
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