Academic Glaucoma Specialist – New Eye Institute, Winston-Salem, NC

Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine as an Ophthalmology Physician in Winston-Salem —part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

What’s New & Exciting

• A $100M, 165,000 sq. ft. standalone Eye Institute is opening in 2026 in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter.
• The four-story facility will house all eye services, surgical suites, research, and clinical trials—supporting 100,000+ patient visits annually.

Highlights

• Full-time academic surgical glaucoma position
• Primarily outpatient clinical and surgical practice
• Weekday schedule with shared call
• Full spectrum glaucoma procedures including MIGS and complex surgery
• Strong support: ophthalmic techs, orthoptists, admin staff, research coordinators
• Significant involvement in resident, fellow, and medical student education
• 4 residents per year
• Approved fellowships in Cornea, Retina-Vitreous, Glaucoma, and Pediatrics
• Opportunities for clinical research and industry-sponsored trials
• Collegial, collaborative, mentorship-driven academic environment
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• DO, MD or MD-DO/PhD
• Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology
• Completion of fellowship training in medical and surgical glaucoma
• North Carolina unrestricted medical licensure or eligible
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration in North Carolina

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off programs available 
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance 
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets that reflect its deep Moravian roots and architectural diversity, from Colonial Revival to Craftsman styles. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.

About Advocate Health:

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.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (AHWFB) is a $5.7 billion pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health.

AHWFB is the academic core of Advocate Health and consists of two main components: 1) an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations, and more than 2,700 physicians; and 2) Wake Forest University School of Medicine, a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

A city of 230,000 people located in the beautiful Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, Winston-Salem enjoys a moderate climate with all four seasons and residents enjoy a cost of living 31% below the national average. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway are a 1-2 hour drive to the north and west, and North Carolina's beaches are close enough to enjoy during long weekends.

Winston-Salem is a region on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots and small town feel. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find a multitude of restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries, a thriving community of microbreweries and 42 wineries in the area.

As home to the first Arts Council in the United States, Winston-Salem paved the way for public-private support of the Arts, and created the model for Arts Councils nationwide. Our numerous galleries, performing arts groups, theaters, collectives and collections continue to attract and appeal to arts lovers worldwide.

For more information on Winston-Salem, please visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com, www.winstonsalem.com and www.co.forsyth.nc.us.