High-Volume Retina Practice | Level 1 Trauma | UMMC

SURGICAL RETINA/VITREORETINAL SUGEON

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Position Highlights: 

• Clinical Volume & Resources: High-volume retina practice with strong referral base, three dedicated exam lanes, procedure room, and separate imaging suite
• Dedicated Support Team: Ophthalmic tech, midlevel support staff, injection room tech, scribe, and photography team
• Retina-only weekday call: (1:2); weekend call (1:6) shared with community group; limited general call
• Teaching & Research: 90% clinical, 10% education; train residents and retina fellow; access to cutting-edge clinical trials, including retina gene therapy
• Surgical Facilities: Level 1 trauma center; opportunity to perform complex retinal procedures, including retinal detachment repair and trauma/ruptured globe
• Subspecialty Clinic: Retina subspecialty care at Lakeland Drive location

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: 2-year guarantee and earning potential of $525K with reasonable production expectations
• Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance
• Professional Development Funds: $3500 annual reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits: including 14% retirement contribution

Qualifications: 

• Degree: MD or DO
• Certifications: Surgical Retina Fellowship required
• Licensure: Must be in possession of or able to acquire a MS license
• Visa Sponsorship: J1 and H1-b

About the Community 

• Affordable, family-friendly living with low cost of living and spacious neighborhoods
• Easy commutes and minimal traffic—most physicians live within 15–20 minutes of campus
• Access to excellent education with top public, private, and magnet schools
• Cultural scene featuring the Mississippi Symphony, art museums, and annual festivals
• Growing culinary landscape with Southern cuisine, local favorites, and new restaurant

Job Reference #: OPH 24868

Surgical Retina Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Retina Ophthalmologistear