Dr. John Renfro grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina where he attended Spartanburg High School. He stayed in the Upstate and graduated from Clemson University in 1984 and has remained a member of the alumni association ever since.
Dr. Renfro completed his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston followed by a one year transitional internship at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He went on to obtain his ophthalmology training at the Eye Foundation Hospital/University of Alabama in Birmingham over the course of a three year residency. In addition, Dr. Renfro furthered his training with a two year vitreoretinal fellowship program with Retina and Vitreous Associates of Alabama.
In 1994, Dr. Renfro joined Retina Consultants of Carolina, P.A., after he and his wife moved to Greenville. His career has included extensive clinical and surgical experience, participation in several national clinical research trials, and medical mission work. Dr. Renfro offers his services at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic and is an active member of the South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology.
John, his wife, and three daughters are all actively involved in various activities in the community and enjoy exploring the outdoors.