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Dr. Melanie Ballard, OD, is originally from Conneaut, Ohio, and moved to central Ohio to attend Otterbein University. Upon completing a degree in Life Sciences with a molecular biology concentration, she worked in that field at The Ohio State University. During that time, she discovered a passion for having positive and impactful interactions with people each day; this combined with a lifelong interest in healthcare to spark her interest in optometry and led Dr. Ballard to attend the College of Optometry there. After graduating in 2008, she completed a residency focused on ocular disease, cornea, and post-operative eye care. In her free time, Dr. Ballard enjoys gardening, camping, hiking, cycling, and spending time with her husband and family.
Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences from Otterbein University
Doctor of Optometry from the Ohio State University College of Optometry