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Dr. Ronald Pelton, MD

Dr. Ronald Pelton, MD

Oculoplastic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Pelton, MD is an oculoplastic surgery specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital and CommonSpirit St. Francis Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

2770 N Union Blvd Ste 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80909

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pelton specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Pelton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pelton

3.9

33 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
21%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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No eyelid surgery – Jul 20, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Change ATTITUDE DR PELTON – Mar 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tom N – Sep 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Wendy B – May 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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DAWN M MCCLOSKEY – Jul 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mrs. Fishel in Colorado Springs, CO – Jun 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Fitzpatrick in Minument, CO – Jan 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Chava in Colorado Springs, CO – May 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jerry Leggett in Colorado Springs, CO – Sep 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Montgomery, AL – Jul 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Denyse in Colorado Springs, CO – May 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Colorado Springs, CO – May 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carla Faith in Colorado Springs, CO – Dec 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Sailor in Colorado Springs, CO – Oct 01, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Colorado Springs, CO – Sep 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ronald Pelton, MD is an oculoplastic surgery specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Oculoplastic Surgery

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • Immunohistochemical localization of TGFB1, TGFB2 and TGFB3 in the mouse embryo. expression patterns suggest multiple roles during embryonic development., 1992

  • Endoscopic brow lift for facial palsy: a viable option with appropriate modifications in the standard technique., 1999

  • Successful treatment of Rhino-orbital Mucormycosis without Exenteration: The Use of Multiple Modalities., 1999

  • Superomedial approach to medial intraconal tumors: a new surgical technique., 1999

  • Idiopathic inflammatory response to silastic in the orbit., 1995

  • The embryonic expresssion pattern of TGF 3 RNA differs from TGF 1 and TGF 2., 1990

  • Transforming growth factor B (TGFB) mRNA is expressed in sheep lung: in situ hybridization reveals that TGFB3 mRNA localizes around large vessels and airways., 1991

  • Management of hydroxyapatite orbital implant exposure with Alloderm and bipedicle flap., 1999

  • The B-type transforming growth factors: expression and effects in embryonic and adult lung., 1990

  • Immunohistochemical localization of TGF Betas during murine embryonic eye development., 1992

  • Predictors of optic atrophy in the Saethre-Chotzen syndrome, 1996

  • TGFBs in mammalian development., 1992

  • The Superomedial Approach to the Orbit: An alternative access to the intraconal space., 2000

  • Lung morphogenesis is altered by transforming growth factor B; possible role for matrix degrading metalloproteinases and their inhibitors., 1990

  • Transforming growth factor B-related genes and mammalian development., 1990

  • Expression of TGF 2 RNA during murine embryogenesis., 1999

  • Developmental expression of the murine vg-r1 gene: a new member of the TGF supergene family, 1989

  • Periorbital capillary hemangiomas: in praise of surgical excision., 1999

  • McHenry Award in Chemistry for Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major, 1984

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center Research Forum Award Winner, 1990

  • National Eye Institute Summer Fellowship. "Fundamental Issues in Vision Research", 1992

  • Vanderbilt University Dissertation Enhancement Award Fellowship Recipient., 1993

  • Raymond Award for Distinction in Biology, 1984

  • Hendrix College Merit Scholarship, 1984

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Leadership Development Program (LDP) XI, 2009

Locations

Practice

Ronald W. Pelton MD PhD PC2770 N Union Blvd Ste 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital

    2222 N Nevada Ave
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • CommonSpirit St. Francis Medical Center

    6001 E Woodmen Rd
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

    1400 E Boulder St
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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