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Christopher Petersen, MD, Psychiatry, Hershey, PA

ChristopherAPetersenMDDLFAPA, DLFAACAP

Psychiatry • Hershey, PA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

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  • Office

    Penn State Health
    500 University Dr, HP16
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Phone+1 800-233-4082

Summary

  • Dr. Christopher Petersen is a psychiatrist in Hershey, PA and works at Penn State Health and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He received his specialty training at the University of Michigan. He specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry. He is Managing Editor of the Child Advocate. ChildAdvocate.net

    • Child Advocate - Helping Parents and Professionals | Advocacy

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1979 - 1981
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Psychiatry, 1976 - 1980
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1976
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon UniversityBS, BA

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1992 - 2001
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1981 - 1998
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Life Fellow American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Authored Content

  • Anxiety Disorders in Youth: Medication Issues – Christopher Petersen, M.D.November 2018

Professional Memberships

External Links

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