Michael W. Brennan, MD practices comprehensive ophthalmology in Burlington, NC after a 20 year career in the U.S. Army. A West Point graduate, Dr. Brennan received a Masters in Aeronautics at Stanford University. He served as an Army aviator in Vietnam and instructor at West Point. Dr. Brennan was a finalist in the NASA space shuttle selection process. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas and served as Chief of Surgery at Fort Bragg, NC.

Dr. Brennan is past president of the N.C. Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and has served on numerous State Medical Society committees. He has formulated state and federal governmental affairs policies for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and currently serves as the American Academy of Ophthalmology President. He is a member of the Pan American Association of Ophthalmology Executive Committee and a number of International ophthalmology societies.

His special interests include the development of physician leaders and the empowerment of physician organizations. He has conducted physician leadership programs for many Latin American, European and Middle Eastern countries. He maintains involvement with Iraqi physicians through continuing Medical Education programs delivered in Erbil and Baghdad.

Dr. Brennan and his wife, Helen, are active in professional and civic affairs in their community. They have four children and seven grandchildren.