About
Dr. Erik Petersen co-founded First Call DPC alongside Dr. Will Carlson to reshape how patients access primary care on the Florida Panhandle. He earned his undergraduate degree at Northwest Missouri State University, where he stood out as an All-American football player. He holds board certification as an emergency physician. Years in the ER showed him that a large share of patients needed primary care, not emergency intervention. That insight drove him to build a practice centered on immediate access and proactive medicine. He now focuses on primary care and preventive medicine, pairing evidence-based diagnostics with advanced therapies including hormones, GLP-1 medications, and peptides.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwest Missouri State University
Certifications
Who is Dr. Petersen right for?
Dr. Petersen works well with adults who want a physician-led approach to long-term health. Patients managing chronic conditions, pursuing weight loss, or exploring hormone optimization benefit from his clinical range. His emergency medicine background makes him a strong fit for patients who value rapid access and decisive care. He also treats patients interested in metabolic performance and proactive wellness planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Petersen is a board-certified emergency physician with roots in the Florida Panhandle. He attended Northwest Missouri State University for his undergraduate education, where he competed as an All-American football player. He co-founded First Call DPC after recognizing that many ER patients needed primary care access, not emergency treatment.
Dr. Petersen focuses on primary care and preventive medicine. He treats chronic disease, manages metabolic health, and prescribes hormone therapies including testosterone replacement and HRT. He also oversees medical weight loss programs using GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide.
Yes. Dr. Petersen offers testosterone replacement therapy and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women. He integrates hormone optimization into broader wellness planning for his patients.
Yes. Dr. Petersen participates in the First Call DPC ADHD program. The program includes structured diagnostic evaluations, exploration of coexisting conditions, and medication titration using both stimulant and non-stimulant options.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Petersen directly by text, call, or video at any time. First Call DPC members do not navigate call centers or wait for callbacks.
Dr. Petersen offers peptide therapy including AOD-9604 and BPC-157, GLP-1 weight loss medications, and hormone optimization. He combines these therapies with evidence-based primary care and metabolic monitoring.
Yes. Dr. Petersen accepts new patients at First Call DPC in Santa Rosa Beach. Prospective patients can request a consultation through the practice to find the right membership plan.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026