Summary

Dr. William Petersen is an ophthalmologist with expertise in emergency medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and has dedicated 48 years to caring for patients. Dr. Petersen is fluent in English and provides comprehensive eye care services.

Based in Massena, New York, Dr. Petersen specializes in treating cataracts, nearsightedness, and posterior vitreous detachment. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures including optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to assess eye health. Dr. Petersen also provides anti-VEGF treatments for patients with certain retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 for his care and expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 48 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. William Lewis Petersen

48 Main StMassena, NY 13662

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Dr. William Lewis PetersenDr. George Tung, MDDr. Sing Your Li, MDDr. Mikhail Leykin, DO
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
48 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Massena , NYBellmore , NYBellmore , NYPotsdam , NY
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Lewis Petersen

  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Lewis Petersen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Lewis Petersen has the following area of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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