Glaucoma Specialist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership opportunity

Ownership opportunities

Physician-owned practice

Job summary

Coastal Eye Group, a well-established ophthalmology practice in Northeastern South Carolina, invites a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist to join as a partner-track surgeon. You’ll begin with immediate surgical volume and access to mentorship from two full-time glaucoma surgeons, sharing cases and gaining rapid independence.

The position offers a physician-owned practice with no private equity, multiple surgical centers, and an attainable path to partnership with competitive production

Qualifications

• MD or DO and residency in ophthalmology with glaucoma fellowship.
• Fellowship training in glaucoma is required or strongly preferred.
• Board certification or eligibility in ophthalmology is expected.
• Eligible to obtain South Carolina medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide glaucoma management, surgical care, and MIGS when applicable.
• Collaborate with a partner and mentorship for new surgeons.
• Develop a fast track to independent practice and partnership within three years.

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship training in glaucoma

Board certified or board eligible

Eligible for South Carolina medical licensure

Job description

Coastal Eye Group | Northeastern South Carolina

Coastal Eye Group is seeking a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist to join our physician-owned, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice serving Northeastern South Carolina. This is an exceptional opportunity for a graduating glaucoma fellow or early-career surgeon seeking immediate surgical volume, outstanding mentorship, and a clear path to partnership in a physician-owned private practice.

For over 50 years, Coastal Eye Group has been the region's leading ophthalmology practice, serving patients through five office locations along the Grand Strand and two physician-owned ambulatory surgery centers. Our extensive referral network provides a consistent flow of medical and surgical glaucoma patients from across the region.

Why This Opportunity Is Unique

Unlike many private practice opportunities where a new graduate is expected to function as the sole glaucoma specialist, Coastal Eye Group offers a supportive transition into practice.

Our glaucoma service currently includes two full-time fellowship-trained glaucoma specialists. At the end of this year, one senior partner will transition away from surgery while continuing to maintain an active glaucoma clinic. This creates an outstanding opportunity for a new surgeon to inherit immediate surgical volume while benefiting from the experience of a senior glaucoma specialist available for discussion of challenging medical and surgical cases. In addition, you will practice alongside another full-time glaucoma surgeon, providing collaboration and shared expertise rather than practicing in isolation.

This unique practice structure allows new graduates to rapidly develop an active surgical practice with the confidence of experienced colleagues available for consultation when needed.

Position Highlights

• Immediate surgical volume with an established referral base
• Extensive optometrist referral network
• Two physician-owned ambulatory surgery centers
• Five office locations throughout the Grand Strand
• Excellent mix of glaucoma surgery, MIGS, lasers, and comprehensive glaucoma management
• State-of-the-art diagnostics and surgical technology
• Minimal practice call with no expectation of after-hours surgery
• Equal partnership opportunity within three years
• Ownership opportunities in our surgery centers
• Physician-owned practice with no private equity involvement
• Negotiable salary with competitive productivity bonus structure
• MD or DO

About Coastal Eye Group

Coastal Eye Group has served Northeastern South Carolina for more than five decades and has grown into the region's most experienced ophthalmology practice. Our physicians enjoy the benefits of independent practice ownership, clinical autonomy, and a collegial culture focused on exceptional patient care.

About the Area

Northeastern South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, creating exceptional long-term demand for ophthalmic care and ensuring a continually expanding patient base. The Myrtle Beach metropolitan area has repeatedly been ranked among—and in several national reports, the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country. Population growth continues to be driven by an attractive combination of a lower cost of living, favorable property taxes, a business-friendly environment, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle.

• Beautiful beaches and a year-round mild climate
• One of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public school districts in South Carolina
• Excellent colleges and universities nearby
• More than 90 championship golf courses, earning the area its reputation as the "Golf Capital of the World"
• Outstanding local seafood and easy access to the Gulf Stream for offshore fishing, boating, and diving
• Three nearby state parks and the Francis Marion National Forest for hiking, camping, paddling, and outdoor recreation
• Less than two hours from both Charleston, SC, and Wilmington, NC
• Myrtle Beach International Airport with nonstop service to more than 50 destinations on eight major airlines

The result is a community that offers the professional advantages of a rapidly expanding healthcare market while providing an exceptional quality of life both in and out of the office.

Join Coastal Eye Group

and begin your career in a practice where you'll enjoy immediate surgical opportunities, experienced glaucoma mentorship, physician ownership, and a clear path to partnership.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency
• Fellowship training in glaucoma
• Board certified or board eligible
• Eligible for South Carolina medical licensure