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Dr. Edward Peterson, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Edward Peterson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN.
Dr. Edward Peterson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Edward Peterson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN.

About Dr. Edward Peterson, MD

Dr. Peterson graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN and has 28 years experience. Dr. Peterson currently practices at Southeast Eye Specialists PLLC and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas River Park, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Maury Regional Medical Center, Rhea Medical Center and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester. Dr. Peterson has experience treating conditions like Strabismus, Exotropia, Lazy Eye and Esotropia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Peterson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Peterson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strabismus
Exotropia
Lazy Eye
Strabismus
Exotropia
Lazy Eye
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Esotropia
Cataract Removal Surgery
Nystagmus
Miosis
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Astigmatism
Senile Cataracts
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Diplopia
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Nearsightedness
Strabismus Surgery
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Progressive High Myopia
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Glaucoma
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Glaucoma Surgery
Visual Field Defects
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Brown Syndrome
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroideremia
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Eyeball Contusion
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Latent Nystagmus
Leukocoria
Macular Hole
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Stye
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Edward Peterson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Southeast Eye Specialists PLLC
    7268 Jarnigan Rd Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 220, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  3. 3 Office
    135 N Meadows Dr Ste D, Athens, TN 37303
  4. 4 Complete Eye Care PC
    9453 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379

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Nov 14, 2016
My child is adopted and retained his Medicare. At some providers there appeared to be a difference in the care my child received. I never felt that way with Dr Peterson, I always felt we were receiving the very best care with Dr. Peterson.
SLM in Chattanooga, TN — Nov 14, 2016
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Meet Dr. Edward Peterson, MD

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Peterson's Practice

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

Dr. Peterson frequently treats the following conditions: Strabismus, Exotropia, Lazy Eye and Esotropia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas River Park, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Maury Regional Medical Center, Rhea Medical Center and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester.

Yes, Dr. Edward Peterson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • IU Health Ball Memorial
    1999
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ky
    2003
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Edward Peterson, MD Practices

  • Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

    1559 Sparta St, McMinnville, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

  • Maury Regional Medical Center

    1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN

  • Rhea Medical Center

    9400 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN

  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester

    185 Hospital Rd, Winchester, TN

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