Bruce R. Garretson, M.D.

Meet Dr. Garretson

Bruce R. Garretson, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Associated Retinal Consultants, serving patients in southeastern Michigan. He specializes in management of complicated retinal detachment and in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.

Dr. Garretson is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and is actively involved in the training of Retinal Fellows at Associated Retinal Consultants. Dr. Garretson completed medical school at Wayne State University graduating with high honors. His ophthalmology residency was at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary where he spent an additional year as Chief Resident. He completed his Retinal Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Garretson joined Associated Retinal Consultants in 1994 and has been active in retinal research throughout his career being named the principle investigator or a co-investigator in many landmark retinal studies. He has a special interest in the management of complicated retinal detachment and in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. He has authored several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and is actively involved in clinical research including trials sponsored by the National Institute of Health and National Eye Institute. He has been named to The Best Doctors in the Midwest, and The Best Doctors in America. Dr. Garretson is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, The Michigan Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, and Oakland County Medical Society.