Retina surgeon ophthalmologist consultant
3 days ago
About the Opportunity
Healthcare — Ophthalmology / Eye Care: A well-established tertiary eye-care service in India is expanding its surgical retina team to strengthen clinical outcomes and surgical capacity. This on-site consultant role focuses on delivering high-quality vitreoretinal care across outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and multidisciplinary retina services.
Role & Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient vitreoretinal care: diagnose and manage retinal disorders including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, macular holes, and vitreous hemorrhage.
- Perform high-volume microsurgery (pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle, membrane peeling) and deliver safe, evidence-based intravitreal therapies (anti-VEGF, corticosteroids).
- Interpret retinal imaging (OCT, FFA, wide-field fundus) to guide surgical decisions and medical management; document findings accurately in EMR.
- Lead perioperative planning and postoperative follow-up to optimise outcomes, minimise complications, and ensure timely rehabilitation.
- Collaborate with cataract and anterior-segment surgeons for combined procedures and multidisciplinary clinical pathways.
- Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and training of junior ophthalmologists, optometrists, and theatre teams to uphold clinical governance.
Must-Have
- MBBS with MS/DO (Ophthalmology) and a recognised fellowship or equivalent training in vitreoretinal surgery.
- 3+ years of independent retinal surgery experience with a documented surgical log of PPV and retinal detachment repairs.
- Proven skills in intravitreal injections, laser photocoagulation, and OCT/FFA interpretation.
- Strong surgical judgement, manual microsurgical skills, and familiarity with modern vitreoretinal instrumentation.
Preferred
- Experience with combined phaco-vitrectomy, small-gauge vitrectomy systems (23/25/27G), and wide-angle viewing systems.
- Prior exposure to teaching, clinical audits, research publications, or participation in clinical trials in retinal disease.
- High surgical caseload and modern theatre infrastructure to build a strong retina practice.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment with opportunities for teaching and professional development.
- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and performance-based incentives.
Location & Work Type: India — On-site position requiring regular theatre commitments and outpatient clinics.
We welcome experienced vitreoretinal surgeons and consultant ophthalmologists ready to elevate retina care. To apply, submit your CV, surgical log, and a brief cover letter outlining your key clinical achievements and availability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling and peer assessment.
