Retina Surgeon - Non-PE Opportunity !

American Academy of Ophthalmology; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity partnership

No private equity

Three locations

Generous vacation (10 weeks)

Competitive salary + bonus

Modern facilities

Job summary

American Academy of Ophthalmology's retina practice in the Southwest is inviting a talented vitreoretinal surgeon to join our team with a path to true equity ownership. This is a unique opportunity with no private equity ownership or outside investors and a partnership track leading to full equity.

You will work across three locations with a strong referral base, modern facilities, and autonomy in practice decisions, plus a generous schedule including 10 weeks of paid vacation each year.

Job description

Physician-Owned. Independent. Built for the Long Term.
For vitreoretinal surgeons considering their next career move, we offer something increasingly uncommon: the opportunity to become a true equity partner in a successful, established, physician-owned retina practice— with no private equity ownership and no outside investors.

Our physicians enjoy the professional autonomy and financial benefits of practice ownership while maintaining a lifestyle that allows meaningful time away from medicine, including 10 weeks of paid vacation each year.

The Opportunity

Our thriving retina practice operates from three modern locations and has a strong, established referral base, with excellent opportunities for surgical center participation. As our community continues to grow, we are seeking an additional talented and compassionate vitreoretinal surgeon to join our team.

This is an opportunity to join an established practice with the infrastructure, patient volume, and referral relationships already in place—while pursuing a genuine path to full equity ownership.

What We Offer

• Partnership track leading to full equity ownership
• 100% physician-owned, independent practice
• No private equity ownership or outside investors
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Excellent long-term income potential through practice ownership
• 10 weeks of paid vacation annuallyEstablished, high-volume medical and surgical retina practice
• Strong and growing referral base
• Surgical center opportunities
• Modern facilities and equipment
• Professional autonomy and meaningful involvement in practice decisions
• A collegial environment focused on excellent patient care

Life in the Southwest

Our community offers year-round sunshine, a favorable cost of living, abundant outdoor recreation, and convenient air travel through a nearby airport. It is an ideal setting for physicians and families looking for an outstanding quality of life alongside a rewarding professional opportunity.

Build Your Future as an Owner

After years of training and building your skills as a surgeon, your next step can be more than another employed position. We offer the opportunity to build equity, participate in the success of your practice, and have a meaningful voice in its future.

We invite qualified candidates to visit our practice, meet our partners, tour our facilities, and see firsthand what makes this opportunity unique.

All inquiries and conversations are strictly confidential.

We are looking for a 7th vitreo-retinal surgeon to help meet the needs of our growing community.

This is a one of a kind opportunity and we invite qualified candidates who are in their first or second year of a surgical retina fellowship or recent graduates to visit, meet the partners, and to see first hand what we have to offer. All conversations are confidential.