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Dr. Kara Petersen, MD

Rheumatology* Age 50
Dr. Kara Petersen, MD
4.5 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Kara Petersen, MD is a Rheumatologist in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Dr. Kara Petersen, MD

Rheumatology* Age 50
Sioux Falls, SD
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kara Petersen, MD is a Rheumatologist in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Dr. Petersen graduated from University of South Dakota. Dr. Kara Petersen, MD is a Rheumatologist in Sioux Falls, SD and has 23 years experience. Dr. Petersen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, 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. Dr. Petersen has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Arthritis and Gout among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Petersen received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Petersen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Petersen is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
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 Vasculitis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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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 Ankle
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
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Carditis
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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Locations

  1. 1 Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology Sioux Falls
    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 1130, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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May 28, 2021
Dr. Petersen is very patient and not dismissive of symptoms, no matter how small. She responds quickly to questions via AveraChart. I would highly recommend Dr. Petersen to anyone who is referred to a rheumatologist.
— May 28, 2021
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Rheumatology
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Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota
    2001
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  • Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kara Petersen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Petersen's profile.

Dr. Petersen frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Arthritis and Gout. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kara Petersen, MD is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, 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.

Yes, Dr. Kara Petersen, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    501 Summit St, Yankton, SD

  • Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, IA

  • Spencer Municipal Hospital

    1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA

  • Avera Creighton Hospital

    1503 Main St, Creighton, NE

  • Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital

    306 Prairie Ave SW, De Smet, SD

  • Avera Flandreau Hospital

    214 N Prairie St, Flandreau, SD

  • Avera Holy Family Hospital

    826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA

  • Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center

    300 S Bruce St, Marshall, MN

  • Avera Queen of Peace

    525 N Foster St, Mitchell, SD

  • Avera St. Benedict Health Center

    401 W Glynn Dr, Parkston, SD

  • Avera St. Luke's Hospital

    305 S State St, Aberdeen, SD

  • Avera St. Mary's Hospital

    801 E Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD

  • Avera Tyler Hospital

    240 Willow St, Tyler, MN

  • Cherokee Regional Medical Center

    300 Sioux Valley Dr, Cherokee, IA

  • Community Memorial Hospital

    111 W 10th Ave, Redfield, SD

  • Faulkton Area Medical Center

    1300 Oak St, Faulkton, SD

  • Freeman Regional Health Services

    510 E 8th St, Freeman, SD

  • Hawarden Regional Healthcare

    1111 11th St, Hawarden, IA

  • Huron Regional Medical Center

    172 4th St SE, Huron, SD

  • Osceola Community Hospital

    600 9th Ave N, Sibley, IA

  • Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center

    440 N Hiawatha Dr, Canton, SD

  • Sioux Center Health

    1101 9th St SE, Sioux Center, IA

  • Wagner Community Memorial Hospital Avera

    513 3rd St SW, Wagner, SD