Summary

Dr. Tara Petersen is an internal medicine physician who specializes in caring for patients with complex developmental and behavioral conditions. She completed her residency training at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2010, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2013. Dr. Petersen is board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and provides care in English.

Dr. Petersen practices at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she focuses on treating patients with autism, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD. She works closely with therapy teams to coordinate comprehensive care that may include physical therapy and speech therapy interventions. Her approach emphasizes strength-based strategies to help patients develop their abilities and reach their full potential.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • McGaw Med Ctr of Northwestern Univ - Ped Critical Care
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Milwaukee Campus-Children's Wisconsin

8915 W Connell AveMilwaukee, WI 53226
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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29 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Milwaukee , WIBrookfield , WILyons , COMilwaukee , WI
Med School: Spartan Health Sciences University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tara L Petersen

  • Aetna
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Network Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tara L Petersen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tara L Petersen has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wisconsin, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

McGaw Med Ctr of Northwestern Univ - Ped Critical Care2013

Residency

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia2010
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia2009

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