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Michael Peterson, MD, Pathology, Tacoma, WA

MichaelRPetersonMDPhD

Pathology Tacoma, WA

Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Pathologist

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  • Office

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Phone+1 253-403-1043
    Fax+1 253-403-1357

Summary

  • I am an anatomic pathologist with an interest in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

Education & Training

  • UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest
    UC San Diego Medical Center - HillcrestSurgical Pathology, 2006 - 2007
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2003 - 2007
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Reproductive Pathology, 2005 - 2006
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterChief Residency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2005 - 2006
  • University of California
    University of CaliforniaPhD, Biomedical Sciences, 1997 - 2003
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityBS, Biology, 1991 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - Present
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • American Board of Pathology Pathology - Anatomic

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • One of San Diego County’s 2011 Physicians of Exceptional Excellence 2011
  • David Jay Epstein Memorial Award 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Role for Synaptotagmin (P65) in Regulated Exocytosis.  
    Elferink LA, Peterson MR, Scheller RH, Cell
  • A Mammalian Homologue Of SLY1, a Yeast Gene Required for Transport from Endoplasmic Reticulum to Golgi.  
    Peterson MR, Hsu SC, Scheller RH, Gene
  • A Novel Sec18p/NSF-Dependent Complex Required for Golgi-To-Endosome Transport in Yeast.  
    Burd, CG, Peterson, MR, Cowles, C, Emr SD, Molecular Biology of the Cell
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Ex Vivo MR Imaging Technique to Co-localize Internal Components of Liver Nodules on Imaging and Pathology.
    Ganesan K, Achmad E, Ngyuen J, Peterson MR, Khanna A, Sirlin CB, Radiological Society of North America
  • Distinct EGFR Immunoreactivity in Terminal Respiratory Unit Type Adenocarcinoma of the Lung.
    Peterson MR, Piao Z, Park HS, Yi ES, Modern Pathology
  • Strong PDGFRA positivity is seen in GISTs but not in other intraabdominal mesenchymal tumors.
    Peterson MR, Piao Z, Weidner N, Yi ES, Modern Pathology
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Lectures

  • Pathology of Hepatitis C. 
    Hepatitis C and Liver Fibrosis Pfizer-UCSD symposium, San Diego, CA
  • Immunohistochemistry of HCC and potential mimics. 
    UCSD Viral Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Symposium, San Diego, CA
  • Pathologic Evaluation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Other Nodular Liver Lesions. 
    UCSD Department of Pathology, San Diego, CA

Press Mentions

  • Namedropper, Jan. 19, 2017, -- Golden Stethoscopes, Super Students, Sugar Bowl Twirlers
    Namedropper, Jan. 19, 2017, -- Golden Stethoscopes, Super Students, Sugar Bowl TwirlersJanuary 19th, 2017

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