Dr. Melanie Erickson, originally from Columbia, South Carolina, earned her B.S. in biology with honors from the College of Charleston. She pursued her Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she participated in international missions providing eye care to underserved areas.
Dr. Erickson completed a primary eye care residency at the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center, focusing on geriatrics, ocular disease, specialty contact lens fits, and low vision.
A diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, Dr. Erickson is an active member of various professional associations. She enjoys cycling, weight training, music, dining adventures, and traveling during her free time.