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Bret Petersen, MD, Gastroenterology, Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester

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Gastroenterology Rochester, MN

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Pancreas Disease

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Summary

  • Dr. Bret Petersen is a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MN and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester. He received his medical degree from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and has been in practice at the Mayo Clinic for 30 years. He specializes in ERCP, biliary and pancreatic diseases, general endoscopy and endoscopy training.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1986 - 1989
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1984
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1981
  • St. Olaf College
    St. Olaf CollegeBA, Biology & Chemistry, Summa cum laude, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1986 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1988 - 1998
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1984 - 1989
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Endoscopy Teacher of the Year Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2022
  • Endoscopy Teacher of the Year Mayo Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2017
  • Master Endoscopist ASGE, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • High-Grade Dysplasia in Resected Main-Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (MD-IPMN) Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Subsequent Pancreatic Cancer  
    Thomas C Smyrk, Naoki Takahashi, Randall K Pearson, Mark D Topazian, Michael L Kendrick, Bret T Petersen, Lizhi Zhang, Ferga C Gleeson, Michael J Levy, Suresh T Chari, Nature
  • End-Stage Renal Disease Is Associated with Increased Post Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Adverse Events in Hospitalized Patients  
    Michael J Levy, Fateh Bazerbachi, Won K Cho, Mark D Topazian, Bret T Petersen, World Journal of Gastroenterology

Authored Content

  • Infection Control During GI EndoscopyMarch 2018
  • Infection Control During GI EndoscopyMarch 2018

Press Mentions

  • Colonoscopy Screening May Not Be as Effective as Previously Thought, but Still Saves Lives
    Colonoscopy Screening May Not Be as Effective as Previously Thought, but Still Saves LivesOctober 28th, 2022
  • Findings of NEJM Colonoscopy Exam Questioned by US Doctors: Shots
    Findings of NEJM Colonoscopy Exam Questioned by US Doctors: ShotsOctober 13th, 2022
  • Readers and Tweeters Weigh in on America’s Medical Debt, Obesity Epidemic, and Opioid Battles
    Readers and Tweeters Weigh in on America’s Medical Debt, Obesity Epidemic, and Opioid BattlesJune 24th, 2022
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