Retina Surgeon - Path to Ownership (Physician-Owned)

Heaton Eye Associates; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Heaton Eye Associates is seeking a fellowship-trained retina specialist / vitreoretinal surgeon to establish and lead medical and surgical retina services in Tyler, Texas. Retina is the only major ophthalmic subspecialty not currently represented within our full-scope practice.

This is not a replacement position and offers a rare opportunity to lead a service line with an established patient base, internal referrals, and modern surgical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency.
• Completion of—or current enrollment in—a fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.
• Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Texas.
• Collaborative, patient-centered, and motivated by the opportunity to build a program and become a long-term partner.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical retina care to patients in East Texas.
• Establish and refine retina clinic and surgical workflows with support from leadership and operations teams.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, clinical staff, and referring providers across the region.
• Guide staffing, technology, equipment, outreach, quality initiatives, and growth strategy for the retina service line.
• Develop enduring internal and community referral relationships.
• Contribute to a culture centered on excellent outcomes, thoughtful innovation, and exceptional patient experience.

Education

MD or DO degree and ophthalmology residency

Fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery

Job description

Heaton Eye Associates is seeking a fellowship-trained retina specialist / vitreoretinal surgeon to establish and lead medical and surgical retina services in Tyler, Texas. Retina is the only major ophthalmic subspecialty not currently represented within our full-scope practice.

This is not a replacement position and offers a rare opportunity to lead a service line with an established patient base, internal referrals, and modern surgical infrastructure.