Robert Phyfer, OD is a Mississippi Native originally from West Point. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mississippi State University in 2012 with a degree in microbiology and was inducted into the Phy Theta Kappa Honor Society. He went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, in May of 2016.
Following graduation, Dr. Phyfer completed an advanced residency in ocular disease and primary care at the William V. Chappell Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic in Daytona Beach, Florida. During his residency, he received extensive training alongside specialists on oculoplastics, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and comprehensive ophthalmology, allowing him to manage complex eye conditions with a collaborative, patient-centered approach.
In 2021, Dr. Phyfer expanded his clinical expertise when he became certified by the Mississippi State Board of Optometry to perform eyelid surgical procedures. That same year, he was the first optometrist to introduce electrosurgical removal of eyelid lesions in the Columbus area. In 2023, he became the owner of Brooks Eye Center, where he continues to invest in advanced technology and expanded services to bettrer serve patients throughout the Golden Triangle region.
Outside of the office, Dr. Phyfer enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, fishing, and staying active.