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Ron W. Pelton MD

Ron W. Pelton MD

Ronald W. Pelton MD, PhD FACS is a native of Benton, Arkansas. He has lived in Colorado Springs, CO and has been in solo practice in oculofacial plastic surgery since 2000.  After a Fulbright to Graz, Austria, Dr. Pelton attended Vanderbilt University Medical School, Nashville, TN.  He graduated in 1993 with a PhD and an MD and subsequently completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.  He completed his ASOPRS fellowship at the University of Utah in 2000.  Dr. Pelton is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

In addition to his clinical appointments, Dr. Pelton holds memberships to the following professional organizations:

Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Colorado Medical Society
El Paso County Medical Society
AO ASIF Craniomaxillofacial Faculty
American Eye Study Club

Dr. Pelton’s honors and awards include:

Fulbright Scholar to Karl Franz Universität, Graz, Austria
Medical Scientist Training Program, NIH Grant
American College of Eye Surgeons Winner (1st place) resident national videotape competition in cataract surgery.
Heed Fellowship in Ophthalmology
AOS-Knapp Ophthalmology Fellowship

AAO Leadership Development Program (LDP) XI, Class of 2009

AAO Achievement Award

AAO Secretariat Award

AAO Senior Achievement Award