Mae Millicent Winfrey Peterseim, MD

Mae Millicent Winfrey Peterseim, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC. She provides pediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus care, and international ophthalmology services to patients throughout Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry, operating from multiple MUSC Health locations. The practice holds a perfect 5.00 rating based on four patient reviews, reflecting consistent satisfaction with her specialized eye care.

Dr. Peterseim serves as a Professor at the Storm Eye Institute of the Medical University of SC and occupies the Bruce Pratt Endowed Chair for International Ophthalmology. Her clinical focus centers on pediatric eye disorders, adult strabismus, and global ophthalmology initiatives. She earned her medical degree from Washington University Medical School, completed an internship in family and community medicine at Duke University Medical Center, and finished a residency in ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina Hospital. A fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus was completed at the Duke University Eye Center before she joined MUSC in 1999, bringing decades of academic and clinical experience to the region.

The office is located at 167 Ashley Ave in Charleston, just a short walk from several local landmarks. It sits approximately 0.1 mile from the MUSC Health Medical Center, the Sesquicentennial Memorial, The Horseshoe park, the Hospital Strike of 1969 memorial, the James W. Colbert Education Center and Library, and the public artwork “Many Hands, Light Work,” placing the practice in a well‑known civic corridor.

Patients benefit from the practice’s thorough, well‑documented information that makes appointments, referrals and medical records easy to manage, underscoring a transparent and organized approach to eye care. This level of clarity and reliability distinguishes Dr. Peterseim’s services within the Charleston ophthalmology community.

With a reputation for precise pediatric and strabismus expertise, Dr. Peterseim stands out as a trusted eye specialist for families and individuals seeking high‑quality ophthalmic care in Charleston.

Services:

• Cataracts
• Corneal Disease
• Eye Cancer
• Glaucoma
• Retina and Vitreous Humor