About David Pedersen
Born in Pasadena, California and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Pedersen graduated from Amphi High School and went on to earn his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona. He remained in Tucson, at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, for medical school, internship and his residency in General Surgery.He performs laparoscopic procedures, hernia, gallbladder, appendix, colon, lipomas, esophageal, rectal, hemorrhoids, and cancer surgeries.
Specialties
General Surgery
Language(s)
English
Education
University of Arizona College of Medicine Family
University of Arizona College of Medicine Family
University of Arizona College of Medicine Family
Hospitals & Affiliations
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
Carondelet Medical Group - St. Mary's Multispecialty
Address
1707 West Saint Marys Road
101
Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone
05/13/2026
Since this was my first "opportunity" to have surgery, etc. I cannot say an unkind word about the treatment I received. All staff....from the doctors, nurses, assistants, dietary....all were outstanding in their respective roles.
05/13/2026
Answers provided were the reason I returned for a second surgery rather than return to Midwest and have it completed. Very satisfied with the care I received.
05/11/2026
Dr Pedersen was great!
05/01/2026
Very nice nurse and dr
05/01/2026
There were no delays
05/01/2026
Great experience
05/01/2026
Dr. P was double booked because of a delay at the airport. Because he's such a Experienced Caring Dr. he spent all the time I needed to answer my many questions He's great!
05/01/2026
Dr Pedersen always takes the time to explain everything to me and makes sure I understand. He also asks about my daughter who has cancer. He cares about his patients.
04/24/2026
She was excellent I put me out of here as soon as she called my name and said " Come on down" Sadly, I forgot her name, but she was very caring, friendly and funny.
04/24/2026
It was my first time in this type of situation. Everyone I had contact with were friendly, patient and understanding.
04/24/2026
Dr. Pederson was friendly, caring and explained everything well.
04/06/2026
Dr Pedersen was outstanding in both his medical knowledge and skills, but also his inner personal skills and ability to explain my options
04/06/2026
Can't remember her name, but she was very personable
04/05/2026
Dr Pedersen is knowledgeable, kind, professional, respectful and very compassionate. He directly involves me in my care and takes time to address my concerns and questions. I have recommended him to family and friends. Dr Pedersen is definitely one in a million.
03/20/2026
Good
03/20/2026
Good to some extent
03/20/2026
Very nice and good
03/11/2026
Every one was very pleasant.
03/06/2026
Everyone very friendly
03/06/2026
They are very friendly and professional
03/06/2026
All very well
03/06/2026
Whenever I go there they take great care of me and care about me
03/06/2026
The doctor treated me very well and took care of my problem
03/06/2026
Well I was taken care of very quickly and the doctor answered all my questions
03/03/2026
Good
03/03/2026
All good thank you
03/02/2026
Exceptional patient experience for me
03/02/2026
Excellent
02/07/2026
Took the time to go over all results from medical procedure. Explained and demonstrated everything with great care and detail. Very thorough and showed compassion.
02/07/2026
Efficient, clean and friendly.
01/27/2026
Very happy with outcome
01/27/2026
Again was attended by K very professional
01/27/2026
Great staff!!
01/27/2026
K was so professional, patient & sweet. Dr Pedersen was awesome. He explained everything, made me feel at ease.
01/27/2026
It was a very quick and professional process! Very happy to have them help me.
01/19/2026
Dr. Pedersen was very good & easy to understand.
01/15/2026
My experience was great with my doctor and the staff. No complaints.
01/15/2026
Good
01/15/2026
No complaint
01/07/2026
Good experience
01/07/2026
No bad experience
10/24/2025
Dr is excellent
10/24/2025
Good
10/15/2025
Great experience
10/04/2025
Good
09/23/2025
Dr. Pedersen took a surprising amount of time with me, carefully explaining the anatomy and details of the possible procedures.
09/17/2025
Really went smoothly. Dr.Pedersen Is easy to talk to and understand.
09/03/2025
A pleasant experience
08/27/2025
Staff contacted me by text and postal mail to set up an appointment. Staff in the registration area were courteous.
08/27/2025
Although I arrived early for a late afternoon appointment, the wait in the reception area was very short.
08/27/2025
Dee, the medical assistant was warm, friendly, and efficient. Always professional.
08/27/2025
Dr. Pedersen has an OUTSTANDING "bedside manner." He spoke to me with respect, reassured me, and answered my question. He also spoke to Dee, his medical assistant, kindly.
08/24/2025
Good
08/11/2025
I drive in from New Mexico to see Dr Pedersen. Despite leaving with plenty of time, I arrived at few minutes late. They were wonderful in accommodating me. I would have waited all day, but they got me in. I recommend this clinic to everyone who asks about a great place to receive care.
08/11/2025
Dr Pedersen is knowledgeable, kind, understanding and thorough. I feel like he listens to me and addresses my questions and concerns. When I leave my appointment I feel confident with my plan of care and in the care I've received.
08/11/2025
The receptionist was wonderful, kind.
08/04/2025
Dr. Pedersen was at ease and took time to listen to me and to explain to me clearly what my condition is and what needed to be done to remedy my issue. I found him very comforting.
07/22/2025
When I went to the ER at Banner Hospital and mentioned I was scheduled for surgery with Dr. Pedersen, they commented, "Oh, at St. Mary's...he is agood one", which gave .me comfort that the surgery was going to go well. Thank God! The doctor during my exam explained all my options and the pros and cons of each surgery.
07/22/2025
Friendly, polite medical staff.
07/22/2025
Staff was very respectful.
07/22/2025
Nurse was friendly and answered my questions.
07/22/2025
I had a surprising good experience during my visit.
07/22/2025
I was surprised my wait wasn't longer.
07/05/2025
Everything went smoothly and professionally
06/19/2025
Great staff, friendly, helpful, courteous.
06/19/2025
Was called within five minutes of the appointment time
06/19/2025
Staff, great
06/19/2025
This physician is just the kind of doctor I covet. Personable, professional yet willing to listen and be patient and honest with me
06/13/2025
I was very pleased with Dr. Pedersen. He explained well the issues related to my visit, he was patient, and I came away feeling fully confident with his services.
06/10/2025
Very polite
06/10/2025
Very good
06/10/2025
Very nice
06/10/2025
evrythings very good
06/08/2025
I felt very comfortable speaking with Dave. A great first experience
05/14/2025
I was very happy that she fixed my gender marker on my bracelet. I really appreciate it
05/14/2025
I typically only had to correct the staff once (I'm trans) about which pronouns to use
05/14/2025
He's great. I'm really happy he was my surgeon
04/24/2025
Excellent experience.
04/24/2025
Dr Pederson came prepared having throughly looked at my past medical history, prior exams, stating he had access to the Carondelet system to retrieve past medical records. His medical knowledge of my problem was evident! He asked open ended questions with a through exam. His plan for additional tests, medication regimen and follow up once completed gave me confidence that my problems would be addressed. He provided a time for me to ask any further questions I might have.
04/24/2025
Dee was friendly and kind throughout the process explaining clearly what she was doing and allowing any questions I might have.
04/24/2025
The ease of preregistration on line Including Co-payment was wonderful. The staff was at the front desk were very professional, kind and friendly
04/24/2025
Dr. Pedersen was fantastic. He is my general surgeon of choice if I need one.
04/09/2025
The doctor was very broad in his explaining the procedure and making me feel confident .
04/09/2025
I feel confident, I'm calm about the treatment they gave me
04/09/2025
Definitely will recommend to all my friends and family.
04/09/2025
The process on arriving and getting seen was a great experience.
04/09/2025
Very good very friendly
04/09/2025
She was courteous and very attentive to my visit.
04/09/2025
Everything was fast and there were no delays
04/09/2025
Without words everything was very good
04/09/2025
Very good / very fast / very friendly
04/09/2025
The staff was very polite and courteous.
02/21/2025
Overall very good experience
02/21/2025
Pleasant experience
02/21/2025
Had a good visit
02/21/2025
Had a good experience with the entire operation- no problems at all
02/12/2025
Fantastic
01/31/2025
All good
01/31/2025
All the staff is excellent friendly accommodating. Doctor petterson is so professional knowledgeable and causes the patient to feel that he really wants to solve the problem, a true asset to the team
01/31/2025
All staff is so friendly and accommodating. There was no negativity exhibited at all.
01/31/2025
Interaction with the nurse was very friendly thoro, and she was exceptionally knowledgeable.
01/31/2025
Excellent Doctor ( Dr.Pedersen) PA or NP
01/30/2025
Like the provider, staff and place.
01/24/2025
Just a great Dr
12/31/2024
Dr. PEDERSON is a fine surgeon and a good man.I fear he is working way to many hours. We in this community depend on his knowledge and expertise. Please Dr. PEDERSON pace yourself.Thank you for the treatment and your help.Ron Schuster
12/30/2024
D, was great
12/30/2024
I didn't have to wait too long in the lobby or to be seen by the doctor
12/30/2024
Dr. Pedersen explain what was causing my issue but also how the procedure goes.
12/30/2024
Staff was great. Very helpful, and polite
12/19/2024
Fabulous
11/13/2024
Dr. Pederson is an outstanding compassionate surgeon.
10/30/2024
Dr Pendersen is why I go to St. Mary
10/30/2024
Dr pendersen great
10/30/2024
As expected
10/11/2024
Good attention of everything very friendly made me feel like family
10/11/2024
Wow
10/11/2024
Good
10/11/2024
Very attentive
10/07/2024
I definitely recommend the CMG for your health care needs!
10/07/2024
My experience with the assistant was very good. She was very professional.
10/07/2024
Dr. Pederson was very professional, friendly and kind. He took the time to answer my questions to help resolve my health issues. I would definitely recommend his services as I think he is an excellent physician.
10/07/2024
I was very pleased with my visit to see Dr. Pederson. The staff were great and I have no complaints.
10/07/2024
I had a very good experience at the CMG facility. The staff were very professional.
10/04/2024
A throughly professional, courteous office. I found Dr Pederson to be knowledgeable, and made me feel he wanted to help. A good Doctor.
10/02/2024
Very good
10/02/2024
Good
10/01/2024
Good service
10/01/2024
Great doctor
10/01/2024
Good experience
10/01/2024
Very friendly and very helpful
09/27/2024
Good
08/24/2024
Nice
08/24/2024
I'm in trust with my surgery
08/03/2024
Doctor Pedersen and staff were very friendly I felt comfortable there.
07/26/2024
Really appreciate giving a direct line to Dr. Pederson's assistant, Dee.
07/23/2024
Dr. Pedersen is very knowledgeable, kind, caring and professional.
07/09/2024
I very much like his practice, and would recommend to others.
07/09/2024
Every person was nice and courteous, and willing to help.
07/09/2024
All good
07/09/2024
Dr. Petersen is always willing to take the time to explain all options and procedures. Very good bedside manner. He has always treated me with kindness and respect. I would recommend him to friends and family.
07/09/2024
Wait time was within reason.
07/09/2024
Always treated with respect and kindness.
07/07/2024
Well run office.
07/07/2024
Excellent doctor.
07/07/2024
Only had a short wait for my doctor. That was okay, because he also spent the time with me that I needed.
07/05/2024
All went well. We arrived a bit early and got seen early
07/05/2024
I have already recommended the doctor
07/01/2024
Entire team is wonderful. Dr. Penderden is the best
07/01/2024
No complaints
07/01/2024
Not any complaints
07/01/2024
She was wonderful...
07/01/2024
Very informational... Insightful, in explaining as needed..
07/01/2024
Very decent experience..not only smiling faces but helpful personnel...
07/01/2024
Not at all much of anyway waiting... Other than necessary normal business waits..
06/28/2024
She was very nice
06/28/2024
I was impressed with the overall experience
06/28/2024
The Dr. Seemed very well informed
06/15/2024
One the best doctors I've experienced. Open, honest, knowledgeable, professional and genuinely caring about my condition, health and wellness.
06/06/2024
The staff were very kind and clear that we would possibly have a bit of a wait as they worked US into the schedule.
06/06/2024
We appreciated that they accommodated seeing me a new pt.in a timely manner.
06/04/2024
Dr. Pederson is a super good dude.
05/22/2024
Would recommend to everyone
05/22/2024
The nurses assistant was very friendly and polite.
05/22/2024
Not a very long wait time to see doctor.
05/22/2024
Check in went very smooth. Saved a lot of time by preregistering online.
05/22/2024
Nursing staff very friendly. Know exactly what they're doing. Treated with great respect
05/22/2024
Staff and Dr Pedersen are just great. Doctor explains everything to you. Staff is friendly and courteous and very helpful
05/22/2024
Doctor explained everything to me. Answered any questions I had. I used the language that I could understand
05/22/2024
Staff is very professional. I never had any doubts that I would be well care for
05/22/2024
Was very grateful for Dr. Pedersen's time in answering all my questions and explaining things related to my gallbladder and gallstones. He was very patient.
05/12/2024
Everybody I dealt with in your office was great, and the facilities are superb.
05/12/2024
Dr.Pedersen is wonderful, and the staff is great.
05/07/2024
All positive.
05/07/2024
My first appointment with Dr. Pedersen was to schedule surgery, If needed. It went very well. The doctor was great, his assistant was great, the environment In Mariposa was great. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for what I need that day. Thank you!
05/07/2024
All good.
04/28/2024
Excellent experience with Dr. Pedersen and Dee, his medical assistant
04/28/2024
Excellent overall from front to end of visit
04/14/2024
It is nice to get an honest opinion. He didn't recommend surgery at this time. Instead of suggesting an unnecessary operation just to make a buck.
04/10/2024
Dr Pedersen took time to really explain my gallbladder issue and choices.
03/22/2024
Was made comfortable while waiting for Surgeon was performing another surgery.
03/22/2024
Everyone was kind and helpful
03/19/2024
There really weren't any delays.
03/19/2024
Dee was great!
03/19/2024
Dr. Pedersen did my other hernia surgery years ago. Excellent!
03/19/2024
All went smoothly, staff were pleasant, and the appointment was actually begun ahead of schedule!
03/19/2024
I know I am marking most everything "Very Good", but this truly describes the visit. Not just a blanket response
03/17/2024
The staff was very helpful with registration
03/14/2024
Dee has always been wonderful, and consistently adds a personal touch to her bedside manner (remembering details of prior conversation), which definitely put me at ease.
03/12/2024
I was positively impressed with the doctor and definitely will see him when I decide to get surgery.
03/06/2024
Very good experience
03/06/2024
Good experience
03/06/2024
Great experience
02/28/2024
Pleasant, efficient
02/28/2024
Overall, my experience was positive.
02/28/2024
Our interaction was short, confined to taking vitals, and she was friendly, competent, and efficient.
02/28/2024
Dr. Pederson saved my life two years ago. What's not to like after that??
02/24/2024
Good
02/24/2024
Dr. Petersen did a great job of correcting my hernia problem. Very patient and helpful. Great person and doctor.
02/24/2024
Friendly, efficient staff
01/28/2024
This doc was and is the best I ever had
01/26/2024
Dr Pedersen Is extremely professional,caring and so kind. I am so grateful to have found him. He took his time with me and explained everything in a manor that I understood easily. He kindly and thoroughly answered my questions and explained in detail the plan. I Have on going health issues, and that alone can be intimidating, isolating, stressful, and sometimes just scary. I have such a greater sense of peace now, since meeting with Dr. Pedersen. Thank you.
01/26/2024
Diana is absolutely wonderful. She is professional, caring, kind and very knowledgeable. She actually listened to me. I didn't feel rushed and I felt seen and heard.
01/26/2024
One of the most efficient doctor visits I have ever had. I was registered, and asked to sit down. They called my name with In 5 minutes. Diana, Introduced herself, she was very professional and kind and took me right back to the exam room, where she started my visit Immediately.
01/26/2024
Great customer service. I was greeted as soon as I walked toward the desk. The registration clerk was very kind. She thanked me for completing my registration on line. She was pleasant and very professional. It made me feel comfortable right away. Great first impression.
01/26/2024
I have already referred Dr. Pedersen to a family member.
01/24/2024
Doctor explained everything about my care and answered all my questions
01/24/2024
I would recommend all the staff there to everyone
01/24/2024
Doctor's assistant was very nice and thorough
01/24/2024
Very happy with my experience there
01/24/2024
Everyone there is very professional
01/24/2024
My entire experience was very good
01/19/2024
Staff was very helpful
01/19/2024
Dr Pedersen seemed very concerned about the issues
12/17/2023
Every thing good.
12/01/2023
Very good and wonderful doctor and staff
11/10/2023
I was very happy with the service I received and I like the doctor very much
11/10/2023
I was a little scared going in to a appointment with the surgeon but Dr Patterson explained everything very well and eased my concerns I'm very confident in him being able to take care of my hernia
11/10/2023
I was a half an hour early my appointment was for 3:30 and I was out of the office by 3:40 so I was happy with the whole process and thought they took care of me very very well
11/10/2023
He was very helpful in scheduling my surgery and my follow-up and good at explaining everything
11/04/2023
Very professional.
10/29/2023
Positive
10/23/2023
Excellent
10/23/2023
Very cordial
10/23/2023
Kind and wonderful
10/22/2023
Very friendly staff
10/22/2023
Very friendly receptionist
10/22/2023
Very attentive and caring
10/22/2023
Very well
10/22/2023
I thought it was very good better than other hospitals
10/20/2023
Very professional and courteous
10/11/2023
Very easy to talk to and gave me confidence in moving forward.
10/10/2023
Good
10/10/2023
Good experience
10/08/2023
Good
10/08/2023
Excellent
10/04/2023
Good
10/04/2023
Everyone was good
09/22/2023
A very good experience.
09/22/2023
Excellence experience with the doctor.
09/22/2023
Already suggested doctor to a friend.
09/22/2023
Good
09/22/2023
St. Mary's ranks number 1 in my view, for service, caring, and great doctors.
09/06/2023
My husband and I were so pleased with Dr. Pedersen, that we agreed if we ever need surgery, he would be our top choice.
09/06/2023
Better than Banner or TMC !
09/06/2023
Best Dr I've seen since I was a kid.
Carondelet Medical Group - St. Mary's Multispecialty
Address
1707 West Saint Marys Road, 101, Tucson, AZ 85745