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Dr. Edward Peterson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Edward Peterson, MD
4.2 (10 Ratings)

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

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Peterson graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN and has 27 years experience. Dr. Peterson currently practices at Southeast Eye Specialists and are affiliated with Maury Regional Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas River Park, Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester. Dr. Peterson has experience treating conditions like Strabismus and Exotropia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Peterson received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. 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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Cataract Removal Surgery
Strabismus
Exotropia
Cataract Removal Surgery
Strabismus
Exotropia
Esotropia
Lazy Eye
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Strabismus Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
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 Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Latent Nystagmus
Leukocoria
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
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
Tonic Pupil
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
Goniotomy
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueCard PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Network S
    Blue Network P PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 220, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  2. 2 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
  3. 3 Office
    7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 220, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  4. 4 Office
    135 N Meadows Dr Ste D, Athens, TN 37303
  5. 5 Office
    810 Sparta St Ste 1, McMinnville, TN 37110

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4.2
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Patient Reviews
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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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • IU Health Ball Memorial
    1999
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ky
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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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 and Exotropia. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maury Regional Medical Center

    1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN

  • Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

    1559 Sparta St, McMinnville, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester

    185 Hospital Rd, Winchester, TN