About
O. at UNT Health Science Center in 2001. He brings 24 years of physician experience to his role as chief of staff for Forum Health. Before joining Forum Health, he served as hospital chief of staff in Wellington, Texas.
Dr. Petersen holds Fellowship status in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He also served as a Past Board Member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. His clinical focus spans Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, addiction recovery, and chronic pain. He approaches each case by examining environmental toxins, endocrine dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, electromagnetic dysfunction, and chronic infections together. Patients consistently note his empathy and thoroughness in working through complex, difficult-to-diagnose conditions.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brigham Young University, BS Microbiology, 1994–1996
Medical School
UNT Health Science Center, D.O., Medicine, 1997–2001
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Petersen right for?
Dr. Petersen is a strong fit for patients dealing with complex, hard-to-diagnose chronic illnesses. Adults struggling with Lyme disease, tick-borne infections, or hormonal imbalances will find his depth of experience valuable. He also works well with patients managing thyroid disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or metabolic conditions. Patients seeking root-cause investigation into pain, addiction recovery, or neurodegenerative concerns should consider his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Petersen specializes in Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and metabolic disorders. He also treats neurodegenerative conditions, addiction recovery, chronic pain, endocrine dysfunction, and autonomic dysfunction. His clinical approach looks at environmental and infectious contributors that standard evaluations often overlook.
Yes. Dr. Petersen holds national recognition as a Lyme disease expert. He previously served as a Board Member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He has dedicated much of his career to diagnosing and treating Lyme disease and associated tick-borne illnesses.
O. from UNT Health Science Center and holds Fellowship status in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He served as a Past Board Member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He also previously held the role of hospital chief of staff in Wellington, Texas.
Dr. Petersen takes a holistic approach that examines environmental toxins, endocrine dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, electromagnetic dysfunction, and chronic infections together. He uses advanced diagnostics to uncover contributors that standard testing often misses. Each patient receives a care plan tailored to their specific clinical picture.
Dr. Petersen serves as chief of staff for Forum Health. He leads the clinical team at the Orem location and brings 24 years of physician experience to that role.
Yes. Addiction recovery is one of Dr. Petersen's clinical specialties. He approaches addiction through a functional medicine lens, examining underlying physiological and neurological contributors alongside the recovery process.
O. at UNT Health Science Center, graduating in 2001. He earned his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Brigham Young University before entering medical school.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026