Dr. Edward Andrew Peterson MD
Ophthalmologist
1949 Gunbarrel Rd Suite 220 Chattanooga TN, 37421Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Edward Peterson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Peterson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Peterson can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Peterson can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1998
University of Utah Program 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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