Dr. Katherine Peters

Dr. Katherine Peters is a board-certified anterior segment and cornea specialist who helps patients see and feel better with individualized surgical and nonsurgical options. Her clinical interests include cataract surgery, complex anterior segment reconstruction, corneal transplantation, and laser vision correction. Patients value her warm bedside manner and her emphasis on clear expectations, from pre-operative planning through recovery and long-term maintenance.

A Tennessee native, Dr. Peters completed her undergraduate and medical training at Vanderbilt University, followed by a transitional year at the University of Tennessee, ophthalmology residency at Duke Eye Center where she served as Chief Resident, and an anterior segment/cornea fellowship at Vance Thompson Vision. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and presented at national meetings. Dr. Peters blends advanced surgical skill with patient education to match technology—such as modern corneal grafts and refractive options—to each person’s visual goals.