Brian Petersen, MD
Visiting Associate Clinical Professor, Radiology-Diagnostics

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Medical School:
  • MD, Medical College of Wisconsin (2000)
Undergraduate School:
  • BFA, University of Puget Sound (WA) (1994)
Internship:
  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program (2001)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Diagnostic (2005)
Fellowships:
  • University of Wisconsin (Madison) Program, Musculoskeletal Radiology (2006)
Languages: English
Department: Radiology-Diagnostics

Professional Titles

  • Chief of Musculoskeletal Radiology
  • Medical Director- University of Colorado Imaging

Recognition & Awards

  • John Stears Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Raidology (2011)
    Annual Department of Radiology Teaching award voted on by the Radiology Residents to recognize outstanding teaching.
  • UCH Extraordinary Service Award, University of Colorado Hospital Medical Staff (2011)
    Annual award to UCH faculty or staff exemplifying outstanding service in patient care.
  • Clinical Educators Development Program, American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) (2010)
    $1000 travel grant
  • RSNA Clinical Trials Workshop Participant, RSNA (2010)
    Awarded a spot in competitive workshop for clinical trials, put on by the RSNA
  • Chief Resident, University of Colorado Radiology (2005)

Teaching

  • MSK Fellowship Director (2009)
    School of Medicine, Radiology

Professional Memberships

  • North American Spine Society, Member
  • International Spine Intervention Society, Member
  • American Roentgen Ray Society, Member
  • Society of Skeletal Radiology, Member
  • Colorado Radiologic Society, Member
  • American College of Radiology, Member
  • Radiologic Society of North America, Member
  • European Society of Radiology, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1980

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

University of Colorado Imaging
2000 S. Colorado Blvd
Tower One, Suite 4500
Denver, CO 80222
720-848-8267

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Radiology, Board Certification (2008)
  • Diagnostic, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Osteoporosis
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
  • Radiology - Musculoskeletal Imaging
  • Radiology
Clinical Interests
Fellowship trained in musculoskeletal radiology, Dr. Petersen's particular interests are in sports imaging, Spine Procedures and Musculoskeletal (MSK) interventional procedures. He is chief of MSK Radiology.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Medical College of Wisconsin (2000)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BFA, University of Puget Sound (WA) (1994)
Internships:
  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Program (2001)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Diagnostic (2005)
Fellowships:
  • University of Wisconsin (Madison) Program, Musculoskeletal Radiology (2006)
Languages: English
Department: Radiology-Diagnostics
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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