FirstCall - Essential Nutrients Panel

Dr. Erik Petersen

Erik Petersen, DO, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, Med-Peds trained physician, and co-founder of FirstCall DPC. With more than 20 years of experience in Emergency Medicine and comprehensive patient care, Dr. Petersen brings a practical, evidence-based approach to primary care, preventive medicine, and health optimization. At FirstCall DPC, he focuses on building long-term physician-patient relationships while addressing acute concerns, chronic disease management, metabolic health, hormone optimization, ADHD care, nutrition, and overall wellness. His approach emphasizes identifying underlying risk factors, using objective data and laboratory testing when appropriate, and creating individualized treatment plans that patients can realistically implement. Dr. Petersen believes effective healthcare should be accessible, proactive, and centered on helping patients improve both their current health and long-term quality of life.