Dr. Petersen is originally from northwest Iowa. She completed her undergrad at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, and then attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN.
While in optometry school, she completed externships in Memphis, Dallas, and Mount Pleasant. Following graduation, Dr. Petersen completed an additional year of training, focusing on primary care and ocular disease, through a residency at the Memphis Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
With her rigorous education complete, Dr. Petersen finally realized her dream of relocating permanently to the Charleston area by joining our team. She is extremely excited to begin her professional career alongside Dr. Turner and the Daniel Island Eye Care team!
Fast Facts about Dr. Baley Petersen
- Hometown: Farmgirl from Cleghorn, IA (272 people)!
- Favorite food/restaurant: Love trying new food but adore Poe’s tuna tacos.
- Favorite music: Mumford & Sons, Journey, alternative rock.
- Favorite saying: Regarding unhappy people: “Kill them with kindness!”
- Pet peeve: When people don’t reply to messages.
- Can’t go without my: Sunglasses & cell phone.
- Favorite frame designer: Gucci.
