Cornea, External Disease Refractive Surgery Specialist - Tufts Medical Center

Overview

Assistant or Associate Professor, Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery Specialist – New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts. NEEC is part of Tufts Medical Center, the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine. This full-time faculty position offers opportunities to see patients at TMC in Boston, teach residents and medical students, participate in academic research, and provide care at satellites and affiliated partners in nearby suburban locations.

The Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery division at NEEC is a busy service that supports new faculty in achieving their desired patient volume.

• Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship trained in Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery
• Enthusiasm in building a busy clinical practice
• Commitment to medical student, resident, and fellow education
• Interest in basic or clinical science research
• Ability to obtain a Massachusetts medical license

Our ophthalmologists are distinguished clinicians, educators and researchers who cover the full spectrum of visual health, from routine to complex care. The Department features innovative ophthalmic technology to complement our physicians  expertise, putting us on par with the most advanced eye centers anywhere. We facilitate over 90,000 ambulatory care visits a year and perform over 8,000 surgeries a year, providing diagnosis and treatment in all subspecialties of Ophthalmology including cataracts, corneal disorders, refractive disorders, glaucoma, oculofacial plastic and orbital disorders, and vitreoretinal disorders.

Diagnosis and monitoring of treatment are facilitated by over seventy state-of-the-art ophthalmic devices. Together, we provide superb ophthalmic care for our patients.

As an employee of Tufts Medical Center Physician Organization, you will receive:

• Guaranteed Base Salary
• Substantive 401(A) and 403(B) retirement plans
• CME Funds and Time Away
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
• Robust Benefits Package
• Eligibility for the Department incentive plan

Please submit application/CV via this job post or email CV directly to Elizabeth Denson son

The New England Eye Center has locations in Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, and Wellesley, Massachusetts. We also partner with affiliates across New England.

Boston is a highly desirable location to work and live. This historic city is known for its outstanding academic institutions, excellent public and private schools, miles of coastal and island beaches, proximity to New Hampshire and Vermont mountains for skiing and outdoor activities, local arts and cultural attractions including the Boston Symphony, Museum of Fine Arts, and professional sporting teams. It is serviced by Boston Logan International Airport.

Candidates should provide a letter of interest and curriculum vitae (email preferred):

M. Reza Vagefi, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology

Director, New England Eye Center

Tufts University School of Medicine

Tufts Medical Center │ Tufts Medicine

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