Surgical Retina Specialist – $600K–$700K + Equity Day 1 | Kalamazoo, MI

$600K–$700K + Equity Day 1 | Multi-Site Retina Opportunity

Specialty Eye Institute (SEI), a leading partner of Midwest Vision Partners, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Surgical Retina Specialist to join its established and growing presence in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is a 100% retina opportunity with strong patient demand across a multi-location footprint.

Position Highlights

• 100% Surgical Retina practice
• Coverage across Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson locations
• Immediate volume – backfill for departing physician
• ~55 patients per day + 4–6 surgical cases per week
• Weekly schedule:
  • Monday – Surgery
  • Tuesday–Friday – Clinic
• Outpatient-only with no hospital call
• Light call: 5–6 weeks/year (established patients only)

Compensation & Benefits

• $600,000 (new grads) – $700,000 (experienced) guaranteed Year 1
• Transition to 40% net collections model in Year 2
• $50,000–$150,000 sign-on bonus
• Equity Day 1 (ownership opportunity from the start)
• $4,000 CME + 5 days
• 20 days PTO
• Full benefits + 401(k) and Roth options
• Malpractice coverage provided

Practice Environment

• Part of a 28-provider organization
• Access to subspecialties including cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, cataract, refractive, and optometry
• Advanced technology across sites:
  • Cirrus OCT, Optos, Heidelberg imaging, Visual Field testing
• EMR: NextTech
• Efficient access to ASC for surgical cases

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible/Board Certified – American Board of Ophthalmology
• Fellowship training in Surgical Retina / Vitreoretinal Surgery
• 2027 fellows encouraged to apply

Why Kalamazoo, Michigan?

Kalamazoo offers a vibrant, affordable lifestyle with a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation. Conveniently located between Chicago and Detroit, it provides the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life.

Specialty Eye Institute also has additional Surgical Retina opportunities across Michigan and Ohio. If you are open to multiple locations, we welcome the opportunity to discuss options that best fit your preferences.

Specialty Eye Institute (SEI), a partner of Midwest Vision Partners, is a leading provider of comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services throughout Michigan and the broader Midwest. The Kalamazoo region serves as a key service area, supported by multiple clinic locations in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson, along with access to a dedicated ambulatory surgery center.

This multi-site footprint provides physicians with a broad referral base and diverse patient population, while maintaining efficient clinical workflows and strong operational support. The practice is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology including OCT imaging, Optos widefield imaging, Heidelberg systems, and visual field testing, enabling comprehensive retinal care across locations.

Physicians collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team spanning cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, cataract, refractive, and optometry services. Backed by Midwest Vision Partners, SEI offers the stability and resources of a large regional network along with the opportunity for early equity participation and long-term career growth.