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 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss Syndrome.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Peterseim is currently accepting new patients.
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1600 Midtown Ave, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mae M. Peterseim
Is Dr. Mae M. Peterseim a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
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 Strabismus, 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 Strabismus, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, and Marcus Gunn Phenomenon. 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 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. 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 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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