Rajanya Shah Petersson, MD, MS, FACS

Specialty

Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
Pediatric Cochlear Implant Center
Pediatric Center for Craniofacial Care
Pediatric Neurofibromatosis

Department

Otolaryngology

Locations

Children's Pavilion

1000 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Stony Point 9109

9109 Stony Point Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
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Short Pump Pavilion

11958 West Broad Street
Henrico, VA 23233
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Children's Tower

1000 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Education

San Diego State University, MS Biology

Medical School

Albany Medical College

Residency

Mayo Clinic

Fellowship

University of Minnesota/Children's ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery

Biography

Dr. Petersson is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (member of AAO-HNS Cleft Surgeon Alliance), American Broncho-Esophageal Association (Council member, Social Media Committee Chair), Pediatric Head and Neck Surgical Society (President and founding member), American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology (board member-at-large) and American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.

She was a member of the women's national rowing team 1997-2000, and the 2000 Olympic rowing team.

Clinical Interests

All aspects of pediatric ear, nose and throat disease; Cleft lip and palate; Head and neck tumors and nevi; Neck masses; Vascular anomalies; Airway disease and reconstruction; Aerodigestive care;Hearing loss and cochlear implantation; Surgical and non-surgical correction of ear deformities; Ear molding and reconstruction; Salivary gland disorders; Facial paralysis and facial reanimation; Vocal cord paralysis

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Ratings & Reviews

54 Ratings, 4 Comments

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She is very thorough and knowledgeable about the care and concerns I had.

June 2024

I have been extremely pleased and impressed with the attentiveness and care provided to my family since starting with VCU Health. This is my first experience and It has been very refreshing to have someone listen to our concerns with our daughters condition.

February 2024

Dr. Petersson is great! She takes time to assess me and answer all my questions; shows compassion and concern. She researched my particular issue.

November 2023

Dr Petersson listened and addressed all of my concerns, was very thorough discussing the condition. I felt great confidence with this provider

July 2023