Ann Petru

Ann Petru

MD

Division Director, Infectious Diseases, Oakland
Medical Director, HIV/AIDS Program, Oakland
Pediatric infectious disease physician
Lover of gardening, photography, swimming, hiking and books

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Dr. Ann Petru is a specialist who cares for children with serious infections, including pediatric HIV and AIDS. Her professional interests include infection control and medical ethics.

Petru earned her medical degree from UCSF. At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, she completed a residency in pediatrics, serving as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases.

In her free time, Petru coordinates a local Masters Swimming program and participates in a book group made up of UCSF doctors. She enjoys talking to her neighbors and cherishes time with them and with her grandchildren.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1994

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, 1983

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Infectious Diseases, 1983

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Pediatrics, 1982

    UCSF, Pediatrics, 1981

  • Degree

    UCSF, 1978

I love working with patients, families and colleagues. I'm lucky to be part of their lives, and to get opportunities to make the world a better place.

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    Fetal surgery firsts

    The first open fetal surgery in the world was performed at UCSF in the early 1980s.

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