Dr. Ryan Drumright
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Drumright is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cornea specialist who cares for patients across Middle Tennessee. He offers a full range of medical and surgical eye care with a special focus on cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and modern refractive procedures. After earning his medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, he completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as chief resident, followed by fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Florida Health Shands Medical Center. A Rutherford County native, he is committed to providing advanced, individualized care close to home.Patients can expect straightforward explanations, careful surgical planning, and treatment options tailored to their goals—from premium lens implants for cataract surgery to vision-correcting procedures like LASIK and PRK. In addition to surgical care, he manages complex corneal disease, dry eye, and other common retinal and glaucoma conditions in collaboration with primary and referring eye doctors throughout the region.
Training
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
University of Florida Health Shands Medical Center
FellowshipOphthalmology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency
Medical Degree
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Medical SchoolB.S. in Biology
Tennessee Tech University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Chief Resident
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Highest Class Rank, Summa Cum Laude
2012University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
2011
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MS, TN
- License Numbers
- T-2550, MD56097
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