Summary

Dr. William Petersen is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with 44 years of experience treating patients with complex lung and breathing conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health System. Dr. Petersen speaks English and brings decades of expertise to his practice.

Dr. Petersen is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Temple, BSA Hospital, and Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Hillcrest, with practice locations in Amarillo and Waco, Texas. He specializes in treating respiratory failure in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as managing cirrhosis complications. His procedural expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia, COVID-19 testing, and chest fluoroscopy. Patients have given Dr. Petersen an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 44 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Texas Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. William Gerard Petersen has 3 locations

Baylor Scott And White Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine Clinic Waco

120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 305Waco, TX 76712
Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bsa Hospital

1600 Wallace BlvdAmarillo, TX 79106

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Dr. William Gerard Petersen, MDDr. Rina Awan, MDDr. Disha Awasthi, MDDr. Rodney Charles Richie, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
4.2 
4.9 
44 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
Waco , TXHOUSTON , TXSugar Land , TXWaco , TX
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Bolan Medical College Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Gerard Petersen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Gerard Petersen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Gerard Petersen has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health System

Medical School

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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Where is Dr. William Petersen's office located?
Dr. William Petersen's office is located at 120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 305, Waco, TX, 76712.
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