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Dr. David Petersen, DPM

Dr. David Petersen, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. David Petersen, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Laguna Woods, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from California College Of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, Ca in 1998. He is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

24191 Paseo de Valencia Ste E Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Make an Appointment

(949) 855-1177

Dr. Petersen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Petersen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Petersen

4.6
10 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Very Kind, Extremely Patient & Easy to Understand!
I visited Dr. Petersen in person. He was so interested in helping me with my pain. I followed hisinstructions and my Foot Pain is almost gone. I will continue to see him every month!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 25, 2024
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Great Dr. Huge improvement with pain in my foot. Great staff. Very nice
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donna Bizzaro – Jul 07, 2023
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Excellent Doctor! very caring a kind and explains everything in detail.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kelly – Jul 02, 2019
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Dr Petersen is outstanding Takes the time to explain procedures and treatments in detail and has a fantastic personality ?? The staff is very pleasant too Great experience Kathy Kirkpatrick
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kathy Kirkpatrick in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Oct 29, 2016
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After taking x-rays of my foot, he convinced me that I had a stress fracture of the third metatarsal as well as a bone chip in my ankle... When my pain never subsided after 2 months of treatment, I got second opinions from 2 different orthopedic doctors (who specialize in feet and ankle issues) and both agreed that there was NO evidence of a stress fracture of any metatarsal nor was there a bone chip in my ankle ... I was given total misinformation by Dr. Peterson inexcusable !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Mary in Irvine, CA – Mar 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Petersen was raised in Westminster, California where he graduated from La Quinta High School.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from Brigham Young University in 1994.  Dr. Petersen earned his Doctorate...read more

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Podiatry

  • Podiatry Sports Medicine

  • Podiatric Surgery

  • Pediatric Podiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Advanced Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship - Irvine / Studio City

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Usc Podiatric Medical Residency Los Angeles County Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • California College Of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, Ca

    Medical School, 1998

  • Brigham Young University Bachelor Of Science In Human Biology

    Undergraduate School, 1994

Dr. Petersen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    Practice

    Pacific Foot & Ankle Center A Podiatry Corp.24191 Paseo de Valencia Ste E Laguna Woods, CA 92637
    1
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
      • Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

      24451 Health Center Dr
      Laguna Hills, CA 92653
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality