


Dr. David Petersen, MD
Dr. David Petersen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Straub Clinic and Hospital and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients.
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4910 Directors Pl Ste 350 San Diego, CA 92121Make an Appointment
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Take care of people the way I want to be cared for. Secondary Specialty - Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
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Med College Of Virginia Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1994Mcv
Internship Hospital, 1988Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
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.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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