Academic Glaucoma Specialist - Growing Ophthalmology Department

Join a growing academic ophthalmology program as a Glaucoma Specialist at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC, part of Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems.

If interested, please send your CV to Physician Recruiter, Christine Phelps at christine.phelps@advocatehealth.org

Why Consider This Opportunity?

✅ New $100M Eye Institute opening in 2027 bringing clinical care, surgery, research, and education together under one roof

✅ Full-time academic glaucoma position with a strong surgical volume

✅ Perform the full spectrum of glaucoma procedures, including MIGS and complex glaucoma surgery

✅ Dedicated support from ophthalmic techs, orthoptists, administrative staff, and research coordinators

✅ Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students

✅ Opportunities for clinical research and industry-sponsored trials

✅ Collaborative, physician-led academic environment

✅ Epic with DAX Copilot AI documentation support

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Program Highlights

• Ophthalmology residency program (4 residents per year)
• Fellowship programs in Glaucoma, Cornea, Retina-Vitreous, and Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Primarily outpatient practice with shared call

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship-trained in Medical and Surgical Glaucoma
• Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure

Benefits:

• Generous PTO
• Paid malpractice insurance
• CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and family benefits

About Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, a cost of living below the national average, vibrant arts and dining, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina coast. Home to Wake Forest University, the city combines academic energy with a welcoming community atmosphere.

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

If interested, please send your CV to Physician Recruiter, Christine Phelps at christine.phelps@advocatehealth.org

About Advocate Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s combined strength and stability drives us forward. Our integrated delivery model allows our clinicians to offer state-of-the-art, top tier quality care throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern and central Illinois. Our supportive staff and leadership are committed to an autonomous practice environment and continuously strive to be on the forefront of managing the changing healthcare landscape, advances in technology and innovative approaches to providing impeccable outcomes for our patients. Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a dynamic city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a multi-specialty clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, Advocate Aurora Health has an opportunity for you.