The Department of Ophthalmology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, part of Advocate Healthone of the largest non-profit health systems in the United Statesis seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our full-time academic faculty at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care while participating in education, research, and academic growth within a nationally recognized organization.
Position Highlights
Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmic care to patients of all ages
Utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies in a modern academic setting
Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in a fully accredited residency program
Participate in clinical research and industry-sponsored clinical trials
Practice in a collegial, collaborative, mentorship-driven academic environment with strong institutional support
Why Us?
Full-time academic faculty position within a respected Department of Ophthalmology
$100M, 165,000 sq. ft. standalone Eye Institute is opening in 2026
Robust support structure including ophthalmic technicians, orthoptists, administrative staff, and research coordinators
Residency program with four residents per year and fellowships in Cornea & External Disease, Retina-Vitreous Disease, Glaucoma, and Pediatric Ophthalmology
Integrated, physician-led medical group within a nationally recognized health system
Commitment to innovation, excellence in patient care, and academic advancement
Education & Research
Faculty are actively engaged in graduate and postgraduate medical education, clinical research, and innovation. Many diagnostic tests, treatments, and therapies offered at the Eye Center were pioneered by department members. Ongoing involvement in clinical trials allows patients access to advanced therapies not widely available, supporting exceptional outcomes for both common and complex eye conditions.
Qualifications
Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology Residency
Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Valid or eligible North Carolina medical license
Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive ophthalmic care, including surgical procedures
Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach to care
Numbers & Facts
Location
Winston Salem, NC
Skills
Academic Backgroundunmatched
Academic Researchunmatched
Clinical Researchunmatched
Clinical Trialunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Diseaseunmatched
Eye Diseases/Disordersunmatched
Fellowshipunmatched
Glaucomaunmatched
Medicineunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Ophthalmologyunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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