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Dr. William Peterson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Dr. William Peterson, MD
3.4 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. William Peterson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, IL.
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Dr. William Peterson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Springfield, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. William Peterson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, IL.

About

Dr. Peterson graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed a residency at The Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. William Peterson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, IL. Dr. Peterson currently practices at Springfield Clinic and are affiliated with HSHS St. John's Hospital, Passavant Area Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Peterson has experience treating conditions like Barrett's Esophagus, Ulcerative Colitis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Peterson received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Peterson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Peterson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Barrett's Esophagus
Ulcerative Colitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Barrett's Esophagus
Ulcerative Colitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Barrett's Esophagus
Ulcerative Colitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Reflux Esophagitis
Anemia
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Crohn's Disease
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hypokalemia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Fever
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Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Large Intestine Infarction
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Springfield Clinic
    1025 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703
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    Monday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Tuesday
    12:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peterson
3.4
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Aug 15, 2023
He's one of the better doctors I have been treated by and consider him to be a great asset to the greater springfield area.
LTA — Aug 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Nebraska Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Nebraska Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Peterson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Peterson's profile.

Dr. Peterson frequently treats the following conditions: Barrett's Esophagus, Ulcerative Colitis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Peterson, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. John's Hospital, Passavant Area Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Peterson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL

  • Passavant Area Hospital

    1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL