seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmology Physician to join a growing  program in Eastern North Carolina. As one of the only pediatric ophthalmologists for a region spanning 1.5 million people along the eastern seaboard of NC, this opportunity offers a unique chance to make a significant impact on the local community and contribute to the development of a burgeoning academic division.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing pediatric ophthalmology care, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to practice development within an academic setting. This is an exciting time for the division, which is part of the newly established academic division of Ophthalmology at Health and the Brody School of Medicine.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an innovative, collaborative environment while serving as a critical provider in a region with significant need for pediatric ophthalmology services. If you are passionate about both patient care and the advancement of academic ophthalmology, this is a truly exceptional opportunity.

Health Medical Center serves as a tertiary referral center, caring for a high volume of patients with complex ophthalmic conditions. Health Ophthalmology is actively recruiting providers across all sub-specialties to join its growing multi-specialty practice. The program has received ACGME approval to launch a new Ophthalmology residency, with the inaugural class set to begin in the summer of 2026. The center benefits from a strong hospital-based referral system, as well as referrals from local optometrists and ophthalmologists, in a region with limited subspecialty coverage.