Join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as an Ophthalmology Physician in Winston-Salem part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.
At Advocate Health, we re committed to being a Best Place to Care where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up this is where it starts.
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
- Four 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
- Opportunities for clinical research and industry sponsored trials
- 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
- MD, DO 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
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
- 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
