Physician.Oculoplastic ophthalmologist -(260004AY)
Case Western Reserve University / University Hospitals
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University Hospitals Eye Institute
Cleveland, OH
Oculoplastics - Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking an academically-oriented oculoplastic ophthalmologist to grow our oculoplastics division. The opportunity to provide multi-disciplinary care exists through strong relationships with Facial Plastics, Otolaryngology, and Neurosurgery departments at University Hospitals.Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience.The University Hospitals Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) brings together world-renowned physicians and leading research scientists to prevent, treat, and cure the most prevalent and devastating diseases of the eye- all while training the next generation of ophthalmologists. The department supports a 6-resident per year Ophthalmology residency training program, as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, and Retina. A robust and active clinical trials team (our Vision Research Coordinating Center) supports NIH and corporate sponsored trials as well as investigator-initiated studies. The Visual Science Research Center of CWRU School of Medicine, which is led by the Department, is a top funded basic science research group supported by P-30 core and T-32 training grants.
The position entails clinical activity at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and two of our associated satellite clinics. Well-equipped minor OR facilities are available within all clinic locations at which the oculoplastics faculty member would be utilizing.
The successful candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into the decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, foster a high level of patient satisfaction, and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication. Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills are required.We are looking for someone with a strong interest in teaching.The candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Ophthalmology, with subspecialty training in Oculoplastics. The candidate must also possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio.
Interested individuals, please submit a letter of interest and their Curriculum Vitae to:
Douglas J. Rhee, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/ The UH Eye Institute
University Hospitals/ Case Western Reserve University
11100 Euclid Ave., WRN 5068
Cleveland, OH 44106
Email- Douglas.Rhee@UHhospitals.org
http://www.uhhospitals.org/services/ophthalmology
United States-Ohio-Cleveland
Physician
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Full-time
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Apr 28, 2026, 3:58:13 PM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
