Dr. Ryan Wirkus, OD, was born and raised in Concord, North Carolina. He became interested in Optometry while working at a practice during his undergraduate years at North Carolina State University. From there, Dr. Wirkus decided to pursue a career in optometry and attended graduate school at University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) College of Optometry.

Dr. Wirkus graduated in 2018, and has been practicing in the Charlotte area ever since. In his free time, Dr. Wirkus enjoys golfing and exploring the city with his wife. Dr. Wirkus continues to provide eye care and eye exams in Monroe, NC at eyecarecenter.