Cornea​/Refractive Ophthalmologist

Join an Established Ophthalmology Leader

Maine Eye Center, P.A. is seeking an outstanding fellowship-trained Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Ophthalmologist to join our established, highly respected ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who wants to build a meaningful subspecialty practice within a sophisticated ophthalmic organization while enjoying the advantages of an established referral base, experienced clinical and surgical teams, and strong administrative support.

Our practice is committed to providing exceptional patient care through teamwork, quality, respect, responsibility, and integrity. We are looking for a physician who shares those values and wants to become an integral member of our physician team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and expand a dedicated cornea and refractive surgery practice while collaborating with experienced ophthalmologists across multiple subspecialties.

The position offers a strong platform for both clinical and surgical growth, including the opportunity to develop referral relationships, expand advanced corneal and refractive services, and become a trusted regional resource for complex corneal and anterior segment care.

Our integrated practice and ambulatory surgical environment provide the infrastructure, staff, technology, and operational support necessary for a physician to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of corneal, external disease, ocular surface, and anterior segment conditions.
• Develop and grow a comprehensive cornea and refractive surgery patient population.
• Perform advanced corneal and anterior segment surgery consistent with training and privileges.
• Perform corneal transplantation procedures, including DMEK, DSAEK, and/or penetrating keratoplasty, as appropriate to training and experience.
• Perform pterygium and other ocular surface procedures.
• Evaluate and treat keratoconus and other corneal ectasias.
• Manage Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, corneal dystrophies and degenerations, corneal scarring, irregular astigmatism, infections, and inflammatory disease.
• Evaluate and manage complex cataract patients, including patients with prior corneal or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate candidates for refractive surgery and perform procedures such as LASIK and PRK, consistent with training and privileges.
• Manage refractive lens exchange, phakic IOL, and other advanced refractive procedures as appropriate.
• Evaluate and manage patients with residual refractive error or complications following prior refractive surgery.
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the practice when patients require additional subspecialty expertise.

Established Reputation

- Join an established ophthalmology organization with a strong regional reputation and a broad patient and referral base. Integrated Clinical & Surgical Care
- Practice in an environment that combines comprehensive ophthalmology, multiple subspecialties, and an established ambulatory surgery center. Advanced Surgical Environment
- Access modern ophthalmic surgical facilities and experienced perioperative teams to support complex corneal, anterior segment, cataract, and refractive surgery. Experienced Team
- Work alongside accomplished ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, technicians, and administrative professionals who understand the demands of high-quality ophthalmic care. Growth Opportunity
- This role is designed for a physician who wants to build and grow a cornea and refractive service line rather than simply step into an existing schedule. Administrative Support
- Benefit from an experienced operational and administrative infrastructure that allows physicians to focus on patients, surgery, and clinical excellence. Collaborative Culture
- We believe the best patient outcomes come from physicians and team members working together with professionalism, accountability, and mutual respect.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and surgical expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Partnership/ownership opportunities, as applicable.
• Established referral base and strong patient demand.
• Modern clinical and surgical facilities.
• Experienced ophthalmic clinical and surgical support staff.
• Advanced diagnostic and surgical technology.
• Strong administrative and operational support.
• Opportunities for…