Dr. William M Petersen MD
Family Practitioner
614 Michigan Ave Walker MN, 56484About
Dr. William Petersen is a family practitioner practicing in Walker, MN. Dr. Petersen specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Petersen possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota Medical School 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hearing Loss
- Sleep Apnea
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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