Dr. Jeffrey Petersen, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Petersen, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Jeffrey Petersen, MD is a family medicine physician in Fallbrook, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Palomar Health Medical Group
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Petersen specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Petersen's Reviews
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About Me
care philosophy
As a family doctor, he is trained to treat patients of all ages, from newborns to adults. Dr. Petersen is a board member of the Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and both the Christian Medical and Chiropractic Associations.biography
Jeffrey Petersen, MD, DC is a board certified Family Physician. As a family doctor, he is trained to treat patients of all ages, from newborns to adults.A native of southern California, Dr. Petersen trained throughout the United...read more
Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
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Eastern Maine Medical Center|los Angeles College Of Chiropractic
Fellowship Hospital, 1999American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1998
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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