Build Your Dream Oculoplastics Practice | Academic Role with SSM Health at Saint Louis University

SSM Health and Saint Louis University are seeking a passionate, fellowship-trained Oculoplastic Surgeon.  Full-time academic appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a growing academic practice alongside  a highly respected ASOPRS-accredited surgeon with nearly two decades of experience and a strong commitment to education and mentorship.

Why Join Us?

• Academic Excellence: Full-time faculty appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, with opportunities to teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Surgical Focus: The anticipated schedule includes 1–1.5 days in the clinic and 2–4 days in the operating room (OR) weekly. With the addition of a new surgeon, we aim to establish a more consistent weekly schedule.
• Diverse Case Mix: The current surgeon focuses on ptosis repair, thyroid eye disease, and trauma/fracture cases. There is a strong opportunity for the incoming surgeon to develop and lead a cosmetic oculoplastics service.
• Team-Based Care: You’ll be supported by a dedicated APP and medical assistant. The clinic also includes a nurse practitioner who manages new and post-op patients, allowing for increased surgical time.
• Strategic Location: Our clinic is just three blocks from the outpatient surgery center and one block from the pediatric surgery center, ensuring seamless patient care.
• Practice Growth: No existing panel, but high demand and community need provide an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice quickly.
• Leadership Support: Dr. Espinoza, also Assistant Dean at the School of Medicine, is eager to mentor a new partner and expand the academic mission of the department.

About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
A 365-bed Level 1 Trauma Center serving Missouri and Illinois, SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital is a hub for advanced care and academic excellence. As part of SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care while advancing medical education and research.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in shaping the future of oculoplastic surgery in a vibrant academic setting. Apply today and become part of a team that values innovation, education, and compassionate care.

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCare’s more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health – St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group’s more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.                              

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there’s always something to do or see here.

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