Wolfe Eye Clinic Vitreoretinal Specialist - West Des Moines

The American Society of Retina Specialists; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership track

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon to join a busy retina practice. The position offers partnership-track opportunities and access to a large referral base.

The practice performs thousands of injections and surgeries annually, with state-of-the-art imaging and a collaborative team. West Des Moines provides a thriving community with access to amenities and a strong eye care network.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon required.
• Eligible for Iowa medical license or equivalent.
• Strong surgical skills and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Perform vitreoretinal surgeries and complex retinal procedures.
• Provide intravitreal injections and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with a multi-specialty retina team to grow the practice.

Skills

Vitreoretinal surgery

Fellowship trained

Team oriented

Education

Ophthalmology residency

Job description

Wolfe Eye Clinic Vitreoretinal Specialist - West Des Moines

Wolfe Eye Clinic – West Des Moines, IA

• Posted Jul 20, 2026

Description

We are searching for a fellowship trained vitreoretinal surgeon to join our retina practice. The position will be based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Our Central Iowa retina staff includes 4 retina surgeons and 2 retina fellows. We have enjoyed a steady retina practice growth pattern and we have an opening for a qualified, team oriented vitreoretinal specialist. The new associate can expect to see full clinics. Our central Iowa vitreoretinal surgeons perform 9,000 intravitreal injections and 225 surgical cases each year. Our clinics utilize state-of-the-art ophthalmic imaging equipment and are staffed by experienced retinal imaging technicians. Referral relationships are well established with our organization and the successful candidate will be provided opportunities and assistance to continue to build & strengthen these relationships.

The Wolfe Eye Clinic is a physician-owned vertically integrated eye care practice that has been in operation for over 100 years. Our retina practice has been highly active in clinical trials and has an established and active retina fellowship program. This is a partnership track position. Our average physician compensation is typically in the top 10% nationally. Recently, our group of partners elected to not pursue private equity ownership. The practice has equal ownership across the physician shareholders and is managed on a democratic basis with one vote per physician. These arrangements have created an environment that all Wolfe Eye Clinic physicians have found appealing and equitable. For the successful candidate, this opportunity will prove to be both financially and professionally rewarding.

West Des Moines, and the Des Moines metro area, boasts access to trails and parklands, a wide variety of entertainment options, excellent public and private schools, affordable housing and easy access to the Des Moines International Airport.

Wolfe Eye Clinic is a multi-location, multi-subspecialty, high surgical volume ophthalmology practice. We are Iowa's largest ophthalmology clinic and have approximately 30 ophthalmologists based in 13 main offices across the state. Our sub-specialists include 3 glaucoma, 6 retina, 5 cornea, 1 pediatric/adult strabismus. We also have 6 comprehensive ophthalmologists and 15 staff optometrists. We have an additional 11 optometrists based in primary eye care clinics. Wolfe Eye Clinic has always been committed to bringing the latest technology and treatments to the citizens of Iowa. Annually we see approximately 275,000 patients, and perform approximately 31,000 major surgeries and another 80,000 minor procedures. Our doctors work with a very skilled clinical support staff that allows them to concentrate on patient care and minimizes their time spent on related administrative duties or paperwork. Overall, we have a team of 450+ staff that are dedicated to bringing the most advanced eye care to the residents of Iowa.

Our Clinic has been in operation for over 100 years and all ophthalmologists, who have established careers here, have enjoyed a fulfilling practice both financially and professionally. Our Average physician compensation is typically in the top 10% nationally in each subspecialty. The practice has equal ownership across the physician staff and is managed on a democratic basis with one vote per physician. These arrangements have created an environment that all Wolfe physicians have found very appealing and rewarding.

We are searching for a highly motivated, fellowship trained, vitreoretinal specialist that is interested in joining a very busy practice with a large loyal referral base. The successful candidate will have demonstrated their ability to achieve goals through hard work and quality decision making. The professional should have strong surgical interest and skills, and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the State of Iowa.