Overview
M. Millicent W. Peterseim, M.D. is a Professor at the Storm Eye Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She is the Bruce Pratt Endowed Chair for International Ophthalmology. Dr. Peterseim's major clinical interests and responsibilities include pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus and international ophthalmology. Prior to receiving her medical degree from Washington University Medical School, Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Peterseim graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Her internship in family and community medicine took place at Duke University Medical Center. Following her internship, Dr. Peterseim completed her residency in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She then returned to Duke to complete her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Duke University Eye Center.Prior to joining MUSC in 1999, Dr. Peterseim was assistant professor of ophthalmology at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania and was in private practice at Park Ophthalmology in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. She has given numerous lectures and presentations nationally, published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and made contributions to several textbooks.Dr. Peterseim is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and is actively involved in community outreach efforts to further increase awareness about and support for proper vision screening for all children, especially those in the preschool and early school-aged years. She has collaborated with the National Children's Hospital in Costa Rica to determine genetic determinates of hereditary retinal disease and worked to improve eye care in India, Ethiopia and Belize in collaboration with Orbis International and the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired.
Dr. Peterseim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Astigmatism, and Esotropia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
167 Ashley Ave 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
1600 Midtown Ave, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
1101 Waterline St, Charleston, SC 29494
167 Ashley Ave, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29494
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Peterseim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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MUSC University Hospital
Dr. Elizabeth Mack is a pediatric critical care physician interested in quality improvement and patient safety. Dr. Mack was raised in South Carolina and did most of her training here, and did her pediatric critical care fellowship at Cincinnati Children's. In Cincinnati, she also earned her Masters of Science with a focus in biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics. She is very active in leadership roles with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Mack is passionate about child health advocacy, global health, education, and patient/family engagement. Dr. Mack is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
MUSC Health Partners
Carol Wagner, MD, specializes in Neonatology, and Pediatrics. Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Infant, and Preeclampsia.
MUSC Children's Health Dermatology At Rutledge Tower
Dr. Hallie Hinen grew up in Greenville, SC and received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University. She subsequently graduated medical school from the Medical University of South Carolina, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She stayed at MUSC and completed an internship in internal medicine, followed by dermatology residency and a fellowship in pediatric dermatology. Her clinical interests include general pediatric dermatology, and she sees patients with all skin conditions including atopic dermatitis, acne, warts, hemangiomas and other vascular birthmarks, moles, and many others. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance. Dr. Hinen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pyogenic Granuloma, Kerion Celsi, Ichthyosis Vulgaris, and Hemangioma.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mae M. Peterseim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mae M. Peterseim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mae M. Peterseim by calling their office at 843-792-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mae M. Peterseim a top-rated expert for Amblyopia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mae M. Peterseim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Amblyopia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Mae M. Peterseim specialize in?
While Dr. Mae M. Peterseim is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Astigmatism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Mae M. Peterseim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mae M. Peterseim has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amblyopia. You can view a list of Dr. Mae M. Peterseim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mae M. Peterseim accept my insurance?
Dr. Mae M. Peterseim accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AmblyopiaDr. Peterseim isDistinguished. Learn about Amblyopia.
- StrabismusDr. Peterseim isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- AstigmatismDr. Peterseim isAdvanced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Peterseim isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- EsotropiaDr. Peterseim isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- NearsightednessDr. Peterseim isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan TypeDr. Peterseim isAdvanced. Learn about Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Peterseim isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Peterseim isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Peterseim isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Peterseim isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- ColobomaDr. Peterseim isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Coloboma of IrisDr. Peterseim isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma of Iris.