Cornea & Refractive Ophthalmologist - Grow Your Subspecialty

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

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.