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7650 Zane Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
715 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
About Peter A. Schlesinger, MD
At a glance
Gender: Male
Languages: English
Age groups treated: Adult
Commitment to patient-centered care
"I enjoy working with patients with diverse rheumatic conditions, for both the diagnostic and treatment aspects. Establishing a long-term therapeutic relationship is a high priority. I like to work together with patients to set treatment goals. I also welcome consultations from primary care providers, as well as from specialists (e.g., ophthalmology, neurology, and dermatology) who desire assistance in co-managing immuosuppressive medical regimens."
Clinical expertise
Dr. Schlesinger has over 30 years of experience at Hennepin Healthcare, caring for complex patients, and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
Credentials
Training & education
Medical school
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Residency
Internal Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Fellowship
Rheumatology, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Awards and honors
Top Doc, Mpls St. Paul Magazine
Best Doctors, Minnesota Monthly
My experiences & interests
Publications
- Goldfarb N, Lin SW, Jaimes J, Fenyk J, Schlesinger PA. Resident rounds. Part III. A case of dermatomyositis presenting with eyelid nodules. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013;12(12):1486-1488.
Licenses and accreditations
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Board Certified in Rheumatology
Personal
"I enjoy life in the Twin Cities. At home with my wife, activities include cooking and gardening. I enjoy nordic skiing and bicycling."