Overview
Amy Peterson, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist at UW Health and the director of the Pediatric Preventive Cardiology Clinic at UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital. She treats children born with heart conditions or those at risk for heart disease.Dr. Peterson considers the whole family when it comes to helping a child become healthier. She views every patient as unique and carefully develops care plans that work for children and their families. Dr. Peterson has a special interest in treating children with abnormal cholesterol levels, a family history of early heart attacks or strokes, and other medical conditions that put them at a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke at a younger age.As an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Peterson’s research focuses on ways to make it easier to identify children with high cholesterol. Because children with this condition don’t feel sick, doctors often aren’t aware that a child’s cholesterol might be high. Her research team looks at ways to make cholesterol testing easier for children. She also looks at ways to improve treatment for children with high cholesterol.When not working, Dr. Peterson enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and High Cholesterol.
Dr. Peterson is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI 54401
1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Peterson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amy L. Peterson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amy L. Peterson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amy L. Peterson by calling their office at 715-847-2611. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amy L. Peterson a top-rated expert for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amy L. Peterson is classified as an Experienced expert for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Amy L. Peterson specialize in?
While Dr. Amy L. Peterson is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Amy L. Peterson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amy L. Peterson has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). You can view a list of Dr. Amy L. Peterson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amy L. Peterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Amy L. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 715-847-2611 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- High CholesterolDr. Peterson isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)