Search for a doctor

Bret T. Petersen, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
  2. Internist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  • Therapeutic endoscopy
  • ERCP
  • Pancreatic and biliary diseases
  • Endoscopy unit management
  1. 1989
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1989
    Fellow - GastroenterologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1984
    Resident - Internal MedicineGeorgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
  4. 1982
    Internship - Internal MedicineGeorgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
  5. 1981
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1976
    BASt. Olaf College

Certifications

  1. 1989
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1984
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Laureate Award (Gastroenterology)Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2022
    Endoscopy Teacher of the YearDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  3. 2022
    MASGEAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  4. 2017
    Endoscopy Teacher of the YearDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2016
    Master Endoscopist AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  6. 2010
    Distinguished Service AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  7. 2006
    Laureate Award (GI)Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2006
    FASGEAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  9. 2005
    Teacher of the YearDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2000
    "Individual Award for Excellence"Mayo Clinic
  11. 1984
    Alpha Omega Alpha, Resident MembershipGeorgetown University
  12. 1984
    Outstanding Resident AwardGeorgetown University, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 1976
    Summa Cum LaudeSt. Olaf College
  14. 1976
    Phi Beta KappaSt. Olaf College
  15. 1976
    The Blue Key National Honor FraternitySt. Olaf College
  16. 1976
    Tollefsrud Chemistry ScholarshipSt. Olaf College

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - 2024
    Immediate Past PresidentAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  2. 2022 - 2023
    PresidentAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  3. 2018 - 2021
    SecretaryGoverning Board, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  4. 2018 - present
    ChairProgram Planning Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  5. 2017 - present
    Executive CommitteeGoverning Board, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  6. 2016 - 2021
    Medical Monitor for National SVI ERCP StudyNIH/NIDDK, National Institutes of Health
  7. 2012 - 2015
    MemberGoverning Board, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  8. 2010 - 2012
    Chair, Ad hoc Workgroup for Quality in Delivery of Colonoscopy ServicesAmerican Cancer Society
  9. 2009 - 2012
    ChairQuality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  10. 2008 - 2014
    Data Monitoring and Safety Board for national EPISODE StudyNIH/NIDDK, National Institutes of Health
  11. 2008 - 2010
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  12. 2007 - present
    MemberEndoscopic Operations Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2007 - 2012
    MemberAd hoc taskforce on Universal Protocol, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  14. 2007 - 2010
    ChairAd hoc taskforce on Universal Protocol, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  15. 2007 - 2009
    Representative to AMA-Physicians Consortium for Performance ImprovementAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  16. 2006 - 2007
    ChairUpper GI Section, Program Planning Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  17. 2005 - 2007
    MemberOutpatient Procedure Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Rochester Surgical Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  18. 2005 - 2008
    MemberMedicare Coverage Advisory Committee, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  19. 2005 - 2006
    Co-ChairUpper GI Section, Program Planning Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  20. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  21. 2004 - 2009
    MemberQuality Assurance Task Force, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  22. 2004 - 2008
    Alt Rep Joint Commission Ambulatory PTACAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  23. 2004 - 2007
    ChairTechnology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  24. 2004 - 2006
    ChairGI Products Contract Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  25. 2004 - 2014
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 2004 - 2008
    MemberNew Media Editorial Board, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  27. 2004 - 2007
    MemberGI Products Contract Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  28. 2004 - 2007
    MemberPurchasing/Foundation GI Endoscope Contract Coordinating Group, Mayo Clinic Committees
  29. 2004 - 2007
    MemberUpper GI Section, Program Planning Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  30. 2004 - 2005
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  31. 2003 - 2004
    Vice ChairTechnology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  32. 2003 - 2007
    Program DirectorAdvanced Endoscopy Fellowship, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  33. 2003 - 2004
    MemberAd Hoc Taskforce on Future of Mayo Rochester Procedural Practice, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  34. 2002 - 2007
    MemberTechnology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  35. 2002 - 2004
    Vice ChairAccreditation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 2002 - 2004
    MemberEquipment Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  37. 2002 - 2003
    Vice ChairAccreditation Operations Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  38. 2001 - 2006
    Endoscopy ChairDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  39. 2001 - 2003
    MemberAccreditation Operations Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  40. 2001 - 2003
    MemberSafety Committee, Rochester Methodist/Saint Marys Hospitals
  41. 2000 - 2004
    MemberAccreditation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  42. 2000 - 2001
    Director of Clinical EndoscopyDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  43. 2000 - 2001
    Task Force on Reusable Devices, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  44. 1999 - 2003
    MemberPractice Management Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  45. 1998 - 2002
    MemberStandards of Practice Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  46. 1998 - 2012
    ChairEndoscopy Database Development Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  47. 1998 - 2012
    MemberEndoscopy Database Development Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  48. 1998 - 2003
    MemberGonda Building Design Task Force, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  49. 1998 - 2000
    Asst. Director of Endoscopy - OperationsDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  50. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Pancreas Association
  51. 1997 - 2002
    MemberDevelopment Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  52. 1997 - 2000
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  53. 1997 - 1998
    MemberMayo Medical Imaging Management Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  54. 1997 - 1998
    MemberFinance Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  55. 1997 - present
    MemberAdvanced Endoscopy Interest Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  56. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  57. 1996 - 2000
    MemberAdvanced Endoscopy Fellowship, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  58. 1996 - 2000
    DirectorAdvanced Endoscopy Fellowship, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  59. 1996 - 2000
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  60. 1995 - 1998
    MemberTechnology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  61. 1995 - 1998
    MemberOutreach Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  62. 1995
    MemberMayo Rochester Hospital Patient Callback Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  63. 1995
    ChairMayo Rochester Hospital Patient Callback Task Force, Mayo Clinic Rochester Task Forces
  64. 1993 - 1994
    Member6D Hospital Facility Planning Taskforce, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  65. 1992 - 1999
    MemberInflammatory Bowel Disease Practice Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  66. 1992 - present
    MemberPancreas Practice Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  67. 1991 - 2000
    DirectorMayo ERCP Practice Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  68. 1991 - 1995
    MemberPractice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  69. 1990 - present
    MemberMayo ERCP Practice Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  70. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  71. 1989 - present
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
  72. 1989 - present
    MemberDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  73. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
  74. 1986 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  75. 1984 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.