John M. Petersen, D.O., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G.

     Dr Petersen joined the clinic in July, 2003, having served on the University of Florida (Gainesville) GI/liver faculty for three years, and in private practice in Fort Myers for 15 years. He has established himself as a regional expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and has special skills and expereince in ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. He has offices at our Southside facility near St. Lukes hospital, as well as at the downtown Pavillion office with Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Petersen is a dedicated research clinician who has completed numerous Phase II and Phase III research studies, and is a member of the Borland-Groover clinical research group. Dr Petersen has been trained in Double Balloon Enteroscopy, one of the only few physicians in the state of Florida to provide this service. He is also trained in a variety of anti-reflux endoscopic procedures including Endocinch and STRETTA.