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Dr. William A Petersen M.D., Adolescent Specialist
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Dr. William A Petersen M.D.

Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine

10 Century Hill Dr Latham NY, 12110

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Dr. William Petersen is an adolescent specialist practicing in Latham, NY. Dr. Petersen works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Petersen treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 61 years of experience

Dr. William A Petersen M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 10 Century Hill Dr

10 Century Hill Dr -
Latham, NY 12110
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New patients: 518-783-5563
Fax: 518-785-5708

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Turn right onto Loudon Road (US 9) 3886 ft
Continue straight onto New Loudon Road (US 9) 985 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1694 ft
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