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Dr. Kara Petersen, MD

Rheumatology*
4.5 (15)
Map Pin Small Sioux Falls, SD
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kara Petersen, MD

Dr. Kara Petersen, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Sioux Falls, SD. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Rheumatology. They graduated from University of South Dakota and is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Spencer Municipal Hospital, Avera Creighton Hospital, Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital, Avera Flandreau Hospital, Avera Holy Family Hospital, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, Avera Queen Of Peace, Avera St. Benedict Health Center, Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Avera St. Mary's Hospital, Avera Tyler Hospital, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital, Faulkton Area Medical Center, Freeman Regional Health Services, Hawarden Regional Healthcare, Huron Regional Medical Center, Osceola Community Hospital, Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center, Sioux Center Health and Wagner Community Memorial Hospital Avera. Patients rated Dr. Petersen an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Petersen works at Practice in Sioux Falls, SD. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Arthritis and Gout along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Petersen's Office Locations

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    Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology Sioux Falls
    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1130, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 504-1600

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center
  • Lakes Regional Healthcare
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
  • Spencer Municipal Hospital
  • Avera Creighton Hospital
  • Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital
  • Avera Flandreau Hospital
  • Avera Holy Family Hospital
  • Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
  • Avera Queen Of Peace
  • Avera St. Benedict Health Center
  • Avera St. Luke's Hospital
  • Avera St. Mary's Hospital
  • Avera Tyler Hospital
  • Cherokee Regional Medical Center
  • Community Memorial Hospital
  • Faulkton Area Medical Center
  • Freeman Regional Health Services
  • Hawarden Regional Healthcare
  • Huron Regional Medical Center
  • Osceola Community Hospital
  • Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center
  • Sioux Center Health
  • Wagner Community Memorial Hospital Avera

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Joint Pain
Arthritis
Gout
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Fibromyalgia
Limb Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Raynaud's Disease
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Fever
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Granulomatosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Goodpasture's Disease
Guttate Psoriasis
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Viral Disorder
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Sarcoidosis
Still's Disease
Takayasu's Arteritis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Kara Petersen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851328231
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of South Dakota
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Kara Petersen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Petersen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Petersen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Petersen has seen patients for Joint Pain, Arthritis and Gout, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Petersen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Petersen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Petersen.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Petersen, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Petersen appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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