Cornea/Refractive Ophthalmologist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership opportunities

Modern facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Maine Eye Center, P.A. in Portland, ME, is seeking an outstanding fellowship-trained Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Ophthalmologist to join our established practice.

You will develop and expand a dedicated cornea and refractive surgery practice, collaborating with experienced ophthalmologists across subspecialties, with strong clinical and surgical growth opportunities and an active referral base.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency.
• Fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery or equivalent.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology.
• Eligibility for Maine medical licensure and hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of corneal, external disease, ocular surface, and anterior segment conditions.
• Develop and grow a comprehensive cornea and refractive surgery patient population.
• Perform advanced corneal and anterior segment surgery consistent with training and privileges.
• Perform corneal transplantation procedures, including DMEK, DSAEK, and/or penetrating keratoplasty, as appropriate to training and experience.
• Evaluate and manage refractive surgery candidates and perform LASIK/PRK per privileges.
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the practice for complex cases.

Skills

Cornea fellowship

External disease

Refractive surgery

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO

Ophthalmology residency

Fellowship in Cornea/External Disease/Refractive Surgery

Board cert/eligibility Ophthalmology

Maine licensure eligibility

Job description

Join an Established Ophthalmology Leader

Maine Eye Center, P.A. is seeking an outstanding fellowship-trained Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Ophthalmologist to join our established, highly respected ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who wants to build a meaningful subspecialty practice within a sophisticated ophthalmic organization while enjoying the advantages of an established referral base, experienced clinical and surgical teams, and strong administrative support.

Our practice is committed to providing exceptional patient care through teamwork, quality, respect, responsibility, and integrity. We are looking for a physician who shares those values and wants to become an integral member of our physician team.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and expand a dedicated cornea and refractive surgery practice while collaborating with experienced ophthalmologists across multiple subspecialties.

The position offers a strong platform for both clinical and surgical growth, including the opportunity to develop referral relationships, expand advanced corneal and refractive services, and become a trusted regional resource for complex corneal and anterior segment care.

Our integrated practice and ambulatory surgical environment provide the infrastructure, staff, technology, and operational support necessary for a physician to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

Clinical & Surgical Scope

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of corneal, external disease, ocular surface, and anterior segment conditions.
• Develop and grow a comprehensive cornea and refractive surgery patient population.
• Perform advanced corneal and anterior segment surgery consistent with training and privileges.
• Perform corneal transplantation procedures, including DMEK, DSAEK, and/or penetrating keratoplasty, as appropriate to training and experience.
• Perform pterygium and other ocular surface procedures.
• Evaluate and treat keratoconus and other corneal ectasias.
• Manage Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, corneal dystrophies and degenerations, corneal scarring, irregular astigmatism, infections, and inflammatory disease.
• Evaluate and manage complex cataract patients, including patients with prior corneal or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate candidates for refractive surgery and perform procedures such as LASIK and PRK, consistent with training and privileges.
• Manage refractive lens exchange, phakic IOL, and other advanced refractive procedures as appropriate.
• Evaluate and manage patients with residual refractive error or complications following prior refractive surgery.
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the practice when patients require additional subspecialty expertise.

Why Maine Eye Center?

Established Reputation - Join an established ophthalmology organization with a strong regional reputation and a broad patient and referral base. Integrated Clinical & Surgical Care - Practice in an environment that combines comprehensive ophthalmology, multiple subspecialties, and an established ambulatory surgery center. Advanced Surgical Environment - Access modern ophthalmic surgical facilities and experienced perioperative teams to support complex corneal, anterior segment, cataract, and refractive surgery. Experienced Team - Work alongside accomplished ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, technicians, and administrative professionals who understand the demands of high-quality ophthalmic care. Growth Opportunity - This role is designed for a physician who wants to build and grow a cornea and refractive service line rather than simply step into an existing schedule. Administrative Support - Benefit from an experienced operational and administrative infrastructure that allows physicians to focus on patients, surgery, and clinical excellence. Collaborative Culture - We believe the best patient outcomes come from physicians and team members working together with professionalism, accountability, and mutual respect.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and surgical expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Partnership/ownership opportunities, as applicable.
• Established referral base and strong patient demand.
• Modern clinical and surgical facilities.
• Experienced ophthalmic clinical and surgical support staff.
• Advanced diagnostic and surgical technology.
• Strong administrative and operational support.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• A collaborative physician environment with multiple ophthalmic subspecialties.
• The opportunity to build a substantial cornea and refractive practice in a well-established organization.

About Portland, Maine

Portland offers the opportunity to combine an outstanding professional environment with the lifestyle and character of coastal Maine. The region provides access to exceptional restaurants, arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and the natural beauty of the Maine coast, while remaining within convenient reach of Boston and other major New England destinations.

Our Values

At Maine Eye Center, our work is grounded in: TEAMWORK QUALITY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY INTEGRITY

We believe these principles apply equally to how we care for patients, how we work with one another, and how we serve our community.

Maine Eye Center, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer.

Ideal Candidate

• We are seeking a physician who is:
  • Fellowship-trained in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery.
  • Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology.
  • Eligible for licensure in Maine and appropriate hospital/ambulatory surgery center privileges.
  • Highly skilled in corneal and anterior segment surgery.
  • Comfortable evaluating and managing complex corneal and refractive patients.
  • Experienced in or interested in developing a robust refractive surgery practice.
  • A strong communicator who takes time to educate patients and establish trust.
  • Collegial, collaborative, and committed to being an active member of the physician and practice team.
  • Interested in long-term professional growth and contributing to the continued development of the practice.
• Qualifications
  • Required:
    • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
    • Completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency.
    • Fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery or equivalent advanced subspecialty training.
    • Board certification or board eligibility in Ophthalmology.
    • Eligibility for Maine medical licensure.
    • Eligibility for hospital and ambulatory surgery center privileges.
  • Preferred:
    • Experience with DMEK, DSAEK, and/or penetrating keratoplasty.
    • Experience with LASIK and PRK.
    • Experience with complex cataract and premium IOL patients.
    • Experience managing post-refractive-surgery patients.
    • Interest in building referral relationships and expanding a cornea and refractive service line.