John W Petersen, MD

About John W Petersen

Dr. John Petersen is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Florida. He received his BS and MD degrees from the University of Florida. He completed Internal Medicine Residency training at Duke University and then returned to the University of Florida to complete his Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases. He has been on faculty at the University of Florida since 2010. Dr. Petersen has received multiple awards for his teaching and patient care, including Attending of the Year from the Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Residents, and Master Clinician Award from the Department of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He specializes in the care of patients with valvular heart disease and ventricular dysfunction and has expertise in advanced imaging of the heart, especially echocardiography and cardiac MRI.

Accomplishments

1. Haskel Schiff Award

   2007 Duke University

2. Strength, Hope and Caring Award

   2006 Duke University

3. John B. Gorrie Award

   2004 University of Florida

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

1. PAS5010 – Intro to Medicine 1

   2020-2025 College of Medicine

2. BMS6633 – The Cv System

   2024-2025 College of Medicine

Board Certifications

• Cardiovascular Medicine

  American Board of Internal Medicine

Clinical Profile

Specialties

• Cardiology

Areas of Interest

• Echocardiogram
• Heart Disease
• Heart MRI
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Valvular Disease

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0003-0401-5421

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

1. Myocardial Steatosis in Women with Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction: Defining the Pathway to Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

   July 1, 2021 Active

   Role:

   Co-Investigator

   Funding:

   CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CTR via NATL INST OF HLTH NHLBI

2. PETERSEN PAYROLL OPERATING ACCOUNT

   November 15, 2013 Active

   Role:

   Principal Investigator

   Funding:

   UNIV OF FLORIDA

3. THE KAREN HAMILTON MD ECHO RESEARCH FUND

   April 15, 2013 Active

   Role:

   Principal Investigator

   Funding:

   UNIV OF FLORIDA

Education

1. Fellowship – General Cardiology

   2010 University of Florida

2. Residency – Internal Medicine

   2007 Duke University Medical Center

3. Medical Degree

   2004 University of Florida

Contact Details

Phones:

Business:

(352) 273-9065

Emails:

Business:

john.petersen@ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:

PO Box 100288
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Business Street:

PO Box 100288
HEALTH SCIENCE CTR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610