
Languages Spoken: English
“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.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2955
801-581-2955
Fax: (801) 585-2702
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Dermatology
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Professor |
Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5

Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
May 08, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Petersen is PRIMO
UofU Patient
May 07, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Exceptional care by Dr. Petersen
UofU Patient
April 26, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Great doctor
UofU Patient
April 23, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
April 18, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Needed a biopsy and Dr. Peterson discussed it thoroughly with me.
UofU Patient
April 09, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Exceptional care
UofU Patient
February 10, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Not only were they good at the office visit they have kept in contact through the messaging on my chart & called with answers about blood work that was done. The doc herself called, not an assistant.
UofU Patient
December 21, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
While the doctor could not identify the cause or condition, she was able to determine what it was not, which was important. She prescribed a treatment to see if it would be effective.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
October 11, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Peterson is a great physician in every respect.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Exceptional medical care
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Petersen is an excellent doctor. I would recommend her without hesitation
UofU Patient
September 23, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good
UofU Patient
September 19, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Petersen provided a very thorough exam and was encouraging with steps I am taking to treat my skin. She is an excellent, very caring, doctor.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Superb concern, care. Excellent, and appropriate, treatment.
UofU Patient
May 22, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Exceptional care
UofU Patient
April 17, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent Care.
UofU Patient
February 27, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I have been with Dr. Petersen for so long. Her treatments have spot on.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2020
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Petersen had a wonderful compound that she prescribed for only 4 days of treatment for facial pre-cancerous lesions.
UofU Patient
December 09, 2020
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Petersen is always very courteous and a good listener.
UofU Patient
November 08, 2020
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
August 18, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I wish all doctors were as attentive and listened as well as Dr. Peterson.
UofU Patient
August 16, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I like and trust Marta
“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.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Dermatology
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Professor |
Board Certification | American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Research Interests
- Bullous (Blistering) Disease
- Home Monitoring for Chronic Health Conditions
Education History
Residency | North Carolina Memorial Hospital Dermatology Resident, 1987 |
Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Dermatology Fellow, 1984 |
Residency | University of Utah Hospital Resident, 1982 |
Internship | Strong Memorial Hospital Intern, 1980 |
Professional Medical | University of Utah Medicine M.D., 1979 |
Undergraduate | University of Minnesota Biostatistics B.A., 1975 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Petersen MJ, LaMarche D (2000). Telemedicine: evolving technology in an e-health care world. Manag Care Q, 8(3), 15-21.
- Zone JJ, Meyer LJ, Petersen MJ (1996). Deposition of granular IgA relative to clinical lesions in dermatitis herpetiformis. Arch Dermatol, 132(8), 912-8.
- Petersen MJ, Woodley DT, Stricklin GP, OKeefe EJ (1987). Production of procollagenase by cultured human keratinocytes. J Biol Chem, 262(2), 835-40.
Case Report
- Beshay A, Petersen M, Rhoads JLW (2021). Severe EGFR inhibitor-induced acneiform eruption responding to dapsone. Dermatol Online J, 27(7).
- 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.
Abstract
- 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.