Vitreoretinal Surgery Specialists in South Carolina
7 verified specialists treating vitreoretinal surgery are listed for South Carolina. Coverage is strongest around West Columbia, Columbia, and Charleston. Common hospital affiliations include Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.


John Wells, MD
Ophthalmology
West Columbia, SC30+ years120+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Derek Barker, M.D.
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Ophthalmology
Columbia, SC20+ years5+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Jeffrey Blice, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Surgery Division, Storm Eye Institute, MUSC Health
Ophthalmology
Charleston, SC30+ years15+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


John Payne, MD
Ophthalmology
West Columbia, SC20+ years68+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Eric Jablon, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Charleston, SC20+ years16+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Pauline Merrill, MD
Ophthalmology
Greenville, SC30+ years67+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Lowrey King, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, MUSC Storm Eye Institute
Ophthalmology
N Charleston, SC30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of vitreoretinal surgery specialists in South Carolina built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Vitreoretinal Surgery as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is South Carolina. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a vitreoretinal surgery specialist in South Carolina?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to vitreoretinal surgery. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these vitreoretinal surgery specialists accepting new patients in South Carolina?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Vitreoretinal Surgery?
Vitreoretinal Surgery is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches vitreoretinal surgery care.