Rebecca P. Petersen, MD, MSc, FACS
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Rebecca P. Petersen, MD, MSc, FACS
Medical Specialties
- Esophageal and gastric cancer
- General surgery
- Hernia repair
- Robotic surgery
- Telehealth services
Locations
Surgical Services and Hernia Center at Meridian Pavilion
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Rebecca Petersen was informative, caring acknowledgeable in all areas! I was well pleased and felt at ease with her.
Dr Peterson was exvellent
All of my interactions with the Dr's and trainees have been fantasticI couldn't ask for any better.My latest with Dr. Rebeca Peterson and her assistant was fantastic. I came out of there with all of my questions and concerns about my future surgery answered.Thank you
My care provider listened attentively and asked great follow up questions to help determine next steps.
Great doctor
Dr. Petersen explained the risks and benefits of the planned treatment and options succinctly and took her time in answering my concerns.
Dr Sue Peterson very through and consultation was excellent I was involved and well informed Excellent communication and explanation were well understood
This huge surgery that I have been needing and was very anxious ,was made so easily by dr Peterson her caring and compassion was above any other surgery I have had out the 36 surgeries she was the best at her job and most compassionate thank you for such a great surgery n out come
Dr Petersen is great communicator- she asks excellent questions, emphatically listen and clearly articulates feedback and thoughts. She's also authentic and funny.
Rebecca Peterson was above and beyond
Dr. Peterson was wonderful and very helpful.
Dr. Peterson is a great doctor!
Dr. Peterson was excellent.
Dr. Petersen was great. She explained and showed my wife and I her concerns about my condition. She talked about my options for my issue. I trust her.
Both [...] and Dr. Peterson were personable, knowledgeable, and friendly. Dr. Peterson is (as I told her) AWESOME.
Doctor Petersen was excellent
I like my doctor very much. We had an excellent interaction. [...]
Dr Petersen was amazing! Thank you
Dr. Petersen presents a very unique bedside manner of professionalism on a personal level. Very thorough on exam, providing information, and answers to any/all questions without appearing rushed.
Dr. Petersen was very thorough, explanatory.
Dr. Petersen is awesome. Did an amazing job on my surgery.
Highly professional, coherent, and competent
Dr. Petersen was very professional and really helpful with detailed explanations.
Rebecca Peterson (Surgeon) always takes the time to discuss the patient's concerns and answer questions. She does not rush and is willing to dive deep into the details of the diagnosis, procedure and follow up care. She is also willing and able to discuss and consider alternatives (if any) and the potential consequences of those alternatives. This allows the patient to make informed tradeoff decisions about their health. She is also well versed in the current stats and research related to the procedure, medications and potential complications (both immediate and future). Her open and transparent approach helps put the patient at ease about the surgery and its risks. I would definitely recommend Rebecca to others. [...]
Dr Peterson is the best knowledgeable caring and a gracious woman. Lucky she is my surgeon. She carefully listened to what I wanted and was very respectful
Dr. Petersen was fantastic--exuded skill and very high level of knowledge--and took the time to answer all of my questions.
About Rebecca P. Petersen
Rebecca Petersen MD, MSc, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery. Dr. Petersen is the Program Director for the General and Preliminary Surgery Residency Program and serves as a member on the Clinical Competency Committee and Annual Program Review Committee.
Dr. Petersen has extensive expertise in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery including laparoscopic and robotic approaches. She has completed two fellowships, the first being a two year research fellowship in thoracic oncology, and the second a minimally invasive surgery fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Peterson also has a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Petersen’s clinical interests include: advanced laparoscopy, gastrointestinal disorders, complex abdominal wall hernia repair and reconstruction, in addition to inguinal, femoral, sports, chronic groin pain and hiatal hernias. Dr. Petersen believes in establishing a partnership with her patients. She feels it is critical to listen to her patients’ concerns and feelings and to incorporate the entire person into the decision-making process regarding surgery.
Dr. Petersen’s research efforts focus on surgical outcomes and quality improvement, GERD, paraesophageal hernias, and achalasia.
Personal Interests
Dr. Petersen enjoys spending time with family, skiing, running and traveling.
Education and Training
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UW - Dept. of General SurgeryFellowship, 2011, Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive SurgeryDuke University Medical CenterResidency, 2009, General SurgeryDuke University Medical Center