Marta J. Petersen
( out of 52 reviews )

Marta J. Petersen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955

University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
Salt Lake City

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-581-2955

  • “Marta Petersen, MD has specialized expertise in complex medical dermatology. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology and is participating in Maintenance of Certification in Dermatology. Her main clinical focus is diagnosis and treatment of non-healing leg ulcers (non-diabetic), pyoderma gangrenosum, autoimmune skin diseases including blistering disease, and skin eruptions related to underlying diseases. She is a an associate executive director on the American Board of Dermatology, which certifies dermatologists.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 52 reviews )

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    September 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very knowledgeable and friendly

    July 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I've been coming to Dr Peterson for years. I feel like we have a good rapport and she knows my history. That really makes a difference.

    July 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Petersen is the consummate professional. She is hugely intelligent, highly skilled, and has a lovely bedside manner. I wish there were more like her.

    July 05, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Love her rapport and caring nature!

    June 23, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Great listener!

    June 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Marta Petersen is the best dermatologist. Knowledgeable and thorough and kind. What more do you want!

    June 05, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Excellent doctor. Always answers my questions and has good suggestions for improvement.

    June 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is very caring. I have a great deal of confidence in her.

    March 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I have never met someone as through as Dr;.Petrsen.

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  • “Marta Petersen, MD has specialized expertise in complex medical dermatology. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology and is participating in Maintenance of Certification in Dermatology. Her main clinical focus is diagnosis and treatment of non-healing leg ulcers (non-diabetic), pyoderma gangrenosum, autoimmune skin diseases including blistering disease, and skin eruptions related to underlying diseases. She is a an associate executive director on the American Board of Dermatology, which certifies dermatologists.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Residency Dermatology - North Carolina Memorial Hospital Resident
    Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency University of Utah Hospital Resident
    Strong Memorial Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah M.D.
    Biostatistics - University of Minnesota B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Clark JJ, Snyder AM, Sreekantaswamy SA, Petersen MJ, Lewis BKH, Secrest AM, Florell SR (2021). Dermatologic care of incarcerated patients: A single-center descriptive study of teledermatology and face-to-face encounters. J Am Acad Dermatol, 85(6), 1660-1662. (Read full article)
    2. Gonzalez CD, Florell SR, Bowen AR, Presson AP, Petersen MJ (2019). Histopathologic vasculitis from the periulcer edge: A retrospective cohort study. J Am Acad Dermatol, 81(6), 1353-1357. (Read full article)
    3. Saluja S, Petersen M, Summers E (2015). Fractional carbon dioxide laser ablation for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformations (lymphangioma circumscriptum) in an adult patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. Lasers Surg Med, 47(7), 539-541. (Read full article)
    4. Tristani-Firouzi P, Petersen MJ, Saffle JR, Morris SE, Zone JJ (2002). Treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis with intravenous immunoglobulin in children. J Am Acad Dermatol, 47(4), 548-52. (Read full article)
    5. Petersen MJ, LaMarche D (2000). Telemedicine: evolving technology in an e-health care world. Manag Care Q, 8(3), 15-21. (Read full article)
    6. Zone JJ, Meyer LJ, Petersen MJ (1996). Deposition of granular IgA relative to clinical lesions in dermatitis herpetiformis. Arch Dermatol, 132(8), 912-8. (Read full article)
    7. Petersen MJ, Woodley DT, Stricklin GP, OKeefe EJ (1987). Production of procollagenase by cultured human keratinocytes. J Biol Chem, 262(2), 835-40. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Beshay A, Petersen M, Rhoads JLW (2021). Severe EGFR inhibitor-induced acneiform eruption responding to dapsone. Dermatol Online J, 27(7). (Read full article)
    2. Fields KS, Petersen MJ, Chiao E, Tristani-Firouzi P (2005). Case reports: treatment of nevirapine-associated dress syndrome with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). J Drugs Dermatol, 4(4), 510-3. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Korver G, Liu C, Petersen M (2007). alpha1-Antitrypsin deficiency presenting with panniculitis and incidental discovery of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [Abstract]. Int J Dermatol, 46(10), 1078-80.