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Dr. Edward Peterson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Dr. Edward Peterson, MD
4.2 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
Dr. Edward Peterson, MD
4.2 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Edward Peterson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.

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Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has 26 years experience. They graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. They currently practice at SouthEast Eye Specialists and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas River Park and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester. Dr. Peterson has experience treating conditions like Strabismus, Lazy Eye 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. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Peterson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strabismus
Lazy Eye
Exotropia
Strabismus
Lazy Eye
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Exotropia
Esotropia
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Congenital Nystagmus
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
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
Brown Syndrome
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
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
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 220, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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4.2
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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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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1998. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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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, Lazy Eye and Exotropia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Peterson, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas River Park and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

    1559 Sparta St, McMinnville, TN

  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester

    185 Hospital Rd, Winchester, TN