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
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, Videoendoscopic SurgeryDuke University Medical CenterResidency, 2009, General SurgeryDuke University Medical Center