Dr. Ronald Milam

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Charlotte, NC

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Vascular Diseases
Retinal Detachments
Secondary Intraocular Lens Placements
Macular Holes
Epiretinal Membranes
Intraocular Tumors

Meet Dr. Ronald Milam

About Me

Dr. Ronald Milam is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist providing eye care in Charlotte, NC and Fort Mill, SC. He specializes in treating medical and surgical retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachments, secondary intraocular lens placements, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, intraocular tumors, and uveitis (infections and inflammation of the eye).

Dr. Milam graduated from the University of North Carolina with a biology degree and earned his medical degree at UNC School of Medicine. He served as chief intern at John Peter Smith Hospital, then completed residency at Vanderbilt Eye Institute where he was chief resident and received the Benchmark Award for Resident Excellence for two consecutive years. He completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute and was honored as Fellow of the Year. Outside the office, he enjoys traveling with his family, sports, outdoor activities, and community volunteering.

Training

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

    2022

    Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Vanderbilt Eye Institute

    Ophthalmology

    2018

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute

    Residency
  • Medical Doctor

    2014

    University of North Carolina School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Biology

    2008

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors

    2025

    Charlotte Magazine

  • Fellow of the Year

    2022

    Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute

Publications & Press

  • Effect of Intravenous Chemotherapy Regimen on Globe Salvage Success Rates for Retinoblastoma Based on Disease Class-A Meta-Analysis

    Cancers2021
  • Optimizing Visualization of Membranes in Macular Surgery With Heads-Up Display

    Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina2020
  • An unusual Case of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

    American Academy of Ophthalmology2019

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NC
License Numbers
2020-01424

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