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Dr. Petersen received a Bachelor Of Science degree from Union University Albany College Of Pharmacy in 1952, and graduated from Albany Medical College in 1956. After his internship, he was stationed at the Landstuhl Army Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany for 3 years. He then returned to Albany Medical Center to complete his Pediatric training.
From 1962 until 1965 he remained on the Pediatric staff at Albany Medical Center running the Pediatric and Birth Defects Clinic as well as teaching. In 1965, he entered private practice, joining Dr. William Boland. Their office was located at 11 Sunset Drive in Latham until the practice moved in 1998 to 10 Century Hill Drive.
Dr. Petersen lives in Loudonville with his wife Carole. He has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren. He still enjoys skiing and spending time with his family.
From 1962 until 1965 he remained on the Pediatric staff at Albany Medical Center running the Pediatric and Birth Defects Clinic as well as teaching. In 1965, he entered private practice, joining Dr. William Boland. Their office was located at 11 Sunset Drive in Latham until the practice moved in 1998 to 10 Century Hill Drive.
Dr. Petersen lives in Loudonville with his wife Carole. He has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren. He still enjoys skiing and spending time with his family.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 70 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Russian, Polish, English
- Albany Medical College
- 3 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. William Augustus Petersen has 3 locationsShaker Pediatrics
10 Century Hill Dr Ste 5Latham, NY 12110Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat9:00 am - 11:00 am
Sun9:00 am - 11:00 am
Shaker Pediatrics
10 Century Hill DrLatham, NY 12110 Tel: (518) 783-5563
Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat9:00 am - 11:00 am
Sun9:00 am - 11:00 am
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| Med School: Albany Medical College | Med School: Albany Medical College | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine | Med School: State University Of New York Upstate Medical University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Augustus Petersen
Medical Specialties
Dr. William Augustus Petersen has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William Augustus Petersen has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
70 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Albany Medical CollegeGraduated in 1956
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