Cornea Specialist- Columbus, OH

Cornea & External Disease Surgeon (BE/BC) – Columbus, Ohio

### About the Opportunity

Columbus Ophthalmology Associates (COA), a leading provider of eye care in Central Ohio for over 40 years, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified, Fellowship-Trained Cornea & External Disease Surgeon to join its growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology team.

This is a high-demand opportunity to step into a well-established cornea practice with a 40-year legacy, offering immediate surgical volume and a robust referral network. The incoming surgeon will split time between Dublin and East locations, with access to an on-site ASC at the East office.

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### Why COA

• Established, community-focused practice with a strong regional reputation
• Physician-led, collaborative care model across all ophthalmic specialties
• Integrated with EyeCare Partners, providing scale, stability, and resources
• State-of-the-art clinics and dedicated ophthalmic surgery center
• Personalized, patient-first approach with customized treatment planning

COA has built its reputation on delivering high-quality, individualized care using advanced technology, treating everything from routine vision needs to complex ocular disease.

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### Position Highlights

• Immediate access to high surgical volume

• Broad and diverse case mix, including:

  • Corneal transplants (DMEK, DSAEK, PKP)
  • Keratoconus management & corneal cross-linking
  • Complex anterior segment & cataract surgery
• Established base of keratoconus and cornea transplant patients
• Strong co-management network driving consistent referrals
• Opportunity to build and expand a subspecialty niche within a comprehensive practice

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### Academic & Training Involvement

• Active participation in COA’s Optometry (OD) Residency Program, including:

  • Interviewing and selection of OD residents
  • Clinical training, mentorship, and education

  • Collaborative care model where OD residents assist with:

    • Cataract consultations
    • Specialty contact lens fittings

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### Practice Environment

• Multi-location presence across Central Ohio
• Split schedule between Dublin and East offices
• On-site ASC at East location
• Team of highly trained ophthalmologists and optometrists across subspecialties
• Advanced diagnostic and surgical technology
• Efficient clinic and ASC workflows with strong administrative support

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### Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage & licensure support

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### Qualifications

• MD/DO with completion of Ophthalmology residency
• Fellowship training in Cornea & External Disease
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Strong clinical and surgical capabilities
• Commitment to delivering personalized, patient-centered care
• Interest in education and resident mentorship

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### About Columbus, Ohio

Columbus offers a thriving, fast-growing metro, affordable cost of living, top-rated suburbs, and a strong healthcare ecosystem. It combines big-city amenities with a highly livable, family-friendly environment.

About Eyecare Partners, LLC

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care, and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 700 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide services that span the eye care continuum in 18 states and 30 markets.

We are on a mission to reinvent eye care. We understand that one-size-fits-all does not apply when it comes to vision, which is why our network of eye care providers is doctor-led, partnership-focused and powered by state-of-the-art technology. We work to maintain the character of each individual practice while also providing top notch resources to improve the patient experience and support practice growth.

We help practices be the best provider of eye care in the communities they serve. We are committed to closing the eye health gap with community-based programs and philanthropic initiatives. We value education and innovation, which is evidenced by our extensive learning and mentoring programs and by the breadth and depth of our clinical research program. We believe that the future of eye health is at EyeCare Partners.