Dr. William Carl Petersen M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2015 Uppergate Dr Ne Suite 400 Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. William Petersen is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Petersen specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Petersen treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Petersen can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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