About
Dr. James E. Petre earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1989. He completed both his internship and family medicine residency at Naval Hospital Pensacola, finishing his residency in 1992. The Navy selected him as Chief Resident in Family Practice and honored him with the Teacher of the Year award in Family Medicine. He also earned the Navy Achievement Medal during his military service.
His path to medicine began immediately after high school, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a hospital corpsman with a Marine combat unit. Physicians he worked alongside during that time inspired his path into medicine. Over more than 35 years of practice, he pursued advanced training in clinical lipidology and obesity medicine alongside his family medicine foundation. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. His clinical passions include reducing patients' risk of cardiovascular disease, managing metabolic health disorders, and supporting healthy aging and longevity. Outside the office, he enjoys tennis and travel.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI - Doctorate of Medicine 1989
Residency
Family Medicine, Naval Hospital Pensacola, Pensacola, FL (1990-1992)
Additional Training
Internship: Naval Hospital Pensacola, Pensacola, FL (1989-1990); Advanced training in clinical lipidology and obesity medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Petre right for?
Dr. Petre is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive approach to long-term health. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, high cholesterol, obesity, or metabolic disorders benefit from his triple board certification. He works well with individuals committed to prevention and willing to engage in sustainable lifestyle change. Those seeking a physician who combines deep clinical expertise with a long-term relationship will find his practice a natural home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Petre specializes in cardiovascular disease prevention, metabolic health disorders, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. He also manages chronic disease prevention and supports healthy aging. His triple board certification in family medicine, clinical lipidology, and obesity medicine gives him a broad and deep clinical foundation for these conditions.
Yes. Dr. Petre holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He pursued these certifications to deepen his expertise in the areas he considers most critical to modern preventive care.
Dr. Petre earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1989. He completed his internship and family medicine residency at Naval Hospital Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida, finishing in 1992. The Navy also selected him as Chief Resident in Family Practice during that time.
Dr. Petre has practiced as a family physician for more than 35 years. His career began with U.S. Navy service before transitioning into civilian family medicine, building deep experience in prevention-focused care throughout that time.
Dr. Petre believes personalized medicine is proactive and built on a strong physician-patient relationship. He works to identify each patient's individual medical risks, develop tailored prevention strategies, and create sustainable lifestyle plans. His goal is to help patients reduce chronic disease risk and improve quality of life and longevity.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school and served as a hospital corpsman with a Marine combat unit. The physicians he worked alongside during that service inspired him to pursue medicine as a career. That foundation in discipline and patient-focused care has shaped his clinical philosophy ever since.
Yes. Dr. Petre served in the U.S. Navy across several periods of active and reserve duty. He began as a hospital corpsman and later completed his medical training through the Navy, including his residency at Naval Hospital Pensacola. He received the Navy Achievement Medal and the Teacher of the Year award in Family Medicine.
Dr. Petre typically sees adults focused on prevention and long-term wellness. He works especially well with patients managing cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic conditions, obesity, or hyperlipidemia. He seeks patients who take an active role in their health and want a physician who partners with them over the long term.
Doctor profile last updated August 15, 2026