Ronald W. Pelton M.D., Ph.D. is a native of Benton, AR. He has lived in Colorado Springs, CO and has been in solo practice in oculoplastics since 2000.  Dr. Pelton graduated from Vanderbilt University Medical School, Nashville, TN and subsequently completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.  Dr. Pelton is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Pelton is affiliated with all hospitals located in Colorado Springs, CO including the Memorial Hospital System as well as the Penrose - St. Francis Medical System.  Dr. Pelton is also affiliated with several outpatient surgical centers including the Surgical Center at Premier, The Surgery Center at Printers Park and United Ambulatory Surgery Center.  

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

• Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology

• Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

• Colorado Medical Society

• El Paso County Medical Society

• American Medical Association

• AO ASIF Craniomaxillofacial Faculty

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons

• American Eye Study Club

• Pine Ridge Eye Study Society

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