George O. Waring IV, MD

George O. Waring IV, MD is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, the Director of Refractive Surgery at MUSC Storm Eye Institute and serves as the Medical Director at Magill Vision Center. He has served a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Emory University School of Medicine, and a Staff Ophthalmologist at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a founding member of the American College of Ophthalmic Surgeons and the prestigious Vanguard Ophthalmology Society. Dr. Waring is active in clinical research, with over 90 scientific publications, abstracts and presentations to his credit, including over a dozen peer reviewed manuscripts and over half a dozen book chapters on corneal, refractive and lens surgery. He is the recipient of the National Rabb Venerable Award for excellence in ophthalmic research. Dr. Waring IV, completed a dual degree in Economics and Ecology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, followed by his Doctor of Medicine and the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Waring, IV served as Administrative Chief Resident of Ophthalmology at the State University of New York, where he received numerous honors and distinctions, including Physician of the Year for consecutive years. He completed his sub-specialty fellowship training in cornea, lens and refractive surgery under the world-renowned mentorship of Daniel S. Durrie, MD in Overland Park, KS.