Marta J. Petersen
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 82 reviews )

Marta J. Petersen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

Dermatology, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
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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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 82 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    November 23, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Petersen has given my EXCELLENT care for over 20 years. I highly recommend her to all patients.

    November 22, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Petersen is awesome!

    November 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr, Petersen is the best.

    October 05, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Petersen was very professional. She explained things in a very understandable way. She was proactive in getting me onto the next step in a timely manner.

    October 03, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Petersen is excellent. This is an appointment that has the potential to be very uncomfortable and painful, but the exceptional care shown by her and the knowledge she possesses are calming. I'm grateful that she's my physician!

    September 06, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Peterson is the Best!

    August 02, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Petersen is an excellent dermatology specialist.

    June 28, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Petersen is a caring, highly skilled medical professional. She has my highest level of respect and I am fortunate to have her as my doctor. SheÕs also genuine and pleasant in demeanor.

    May 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is the best dermatologist I've ever seen

  • “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 -Professor
    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
    Fellowship Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency University of Utah Hospital Resident
    Internship Strong Memorial Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah M.D.
    Undergraduate Biostatistics - University of Minnesota B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Bormann JL, Petersen MJ, Sontheimer RD, Zussman J (2024). A confounding clinically aggressive case of necrotizing granulomatous and suppurative dermatitis. Dermatol Online J, 30(1). (Read full publication)
    2. 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 publication)
    3. 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 publication)
    4. 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 publication)
    5. 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 publication)
    6. Petersen MJ, LaMarche D (2000). Telemedicine: evolving technology in an e-health care world. Manag Care Q, 8(3), 15-21. (Read full publication)
    7. 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 publication)
    8. 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 publication)

    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 publication)
    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 publication)

    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.