Tara L Petersen, MD

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.