Dr. Ronald Milam
Areas of Expertise
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
2022Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2018Vanderbilt Eye Institute
ResidencyMedical Doctor
2014University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Medical School
Biology
2008University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors
2025Charlotte Magazine
Fellow of the Year
2022Cleveland 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
Cancers•2021Optimizing Visualization of Membranes in Macular Surgery With Heads-Up Display
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina•2020An unusual Case of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
American Academy of Ophthalmology•2019
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NC
- License Numbers
- 2020-01424
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