Medical Retina Specialist

MetroHealth has a nearly 200-year tradition as the public hospital serving the Cleveland and Cuyahoga County communities.  Our Eye team is seeking a Medical Retina Specialist to join our academic faculty practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic environment, with a strong emphasis on teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Faculty members are actively involved in the education and supervision of ophthalmology residents, including those from the Cole Eye Institute, in both outpatient and surgical settings. The MetroHealth Eye Clinic serves as a key training site, equipped with state-of-the-art clinical technology, technical support staff, and access to two ambulatory surgery centers.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a top 25 medical school, and MetroHealth faculty receive appointments at an academic rank and salary commensurate with experience and scholarly achievements.

In addition to clinical and teaching responsibilities, candidates will have opportunities to engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and collaborative projects across departments and institutions. MetroHealth fosters a culture of discovery and innovation, supported by institutional resources and partnerships with Case Western Reserve University.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off and CME opportunities
• Malpractice coverage
• Academic appointment at Case Western Reserve University
• Generous pension program through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

As an Ophthalmologist at MetroHealth, you will be part of a mission-driven, academically focused medical system that is committed to improving community health through service, teaching, discovery, and teamwork. Join a team of exceptional clinicians and educators who are shaping the future of ophthalmology and making a meaningful impact every day.

Eloy Vazquez, Provider Recruitment

The MetroHealth System

Email:  evazquez@metrohealth.org

The MetroHealth System is an essential health system committed to providing health care to everyone in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and improving the health of the community overall. Its 7,500 employees deliver care to everyone at its main campus, just west of downtown Cleveland.

MetroHealth is an integrated health system with an acute care hospital housing a Level I Adult Trauma and Burn Center with full trauma surgical teams ready around the clock, a skilled nursing facility, and more than 27 locations throughout Cuyahoga County and Medina County with more on the way. Annually, we handle more than one million patient visits including more than 100,000 in the Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the country. That’s an average of 274 Emergency Department visits per day.