Summary

Dr. Robert Petersen is an ophthalmologist with 67 years of experience caring for patients with eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Petersen speaks English and brings nearly seven decades of expertise to his practice.

Dr. Petersen is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye and Ear and practices at multiple locations in the Boston area, including Boston Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Boston at Lexington. His extensive experience allows him to provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 67 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Allen Petersen has 3 locations

Boston Childrens Hospital

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115

Childrens Hospital Boston Ophthalmology

300 Longwood Ave Ste FAGAN4Boston, MA 02115
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOtherOther
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
67 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Boston , MAWellesley , MABoston , MABrockton , MA
Med School: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Allen Petersen

  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Allen Petersen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Allen Petersen has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Astigmatism
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
  • Lazy Eye (Strabismus)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Other
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Syndrome
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

67 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 1959

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Dr. Robert Petersen's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Petersen affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Petersen is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear.

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