Neurology
Ronald Petersen, M.D.
Professor of Neurology
Rochester, MN
Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., is a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in cognitive disorders associated with aging and dementia. His subspecialty focus includes mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, corticobasal degeneration, posterior cortical atrophy, primary progressive aphasia, and progressive supranuclear palsy. He serves primarily older adult populations, including
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Education & Training
- Fellow - Behavioral Neurology, Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School
- Resident, Neurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- Resident, Department of Neurology
- Internship, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center
- MD, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 1980
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Conditions & Treatments
Lewy Body DementiaDementia & Cognitive DisordersAlzheimer's DiseaseDementia & Cognitive DeclineFrontotemporal Dementia
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice