Pediatric & Adult Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Posted: March 3, 2026

Expires: December 3, 2026

Job Description

Duke Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina is accepting applications for a full-time, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon with interest and/or experience in pediatric and adult retinal diseases to join the collegial vitreoretinal faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology. 

What We Offer:

  • Dedicated support staff including ophthalmic tech assistance, Abridge AI scribe and surgical coordinator
  • Duke School of Medicine Faculty appointment
  • Children’s college tuition assistance
  • Up to 13.2% employer retirement contribution

Details of the role:

  • 2.5-3.5 days in clinic/week with 1 day in OR/week 
  • 1:7 call
  • Participate in teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and trainees
  • OR time at our main campus, with outpatient time rotating across the triangle
  • ROP experience not required

The successful candidate will have:

  • Completed an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency
  • Completed an AUPO-accredited VR fellowship
  • Board certification (current or within the first year of hire) is preferred but not required
  • Be willing to travel to multiple Duke Eye Center locations throughout the triangle

The Triangle area of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill is one of the nation’s most desirable locations. It is a growing region where more than two million residents enjoy diverse opportunity and quality of life. From urban to suburban and rural settings, the greater Triangle area has options for every lifestyle. Learn more about the Triangle

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.

Details

Program: Duke Ophthalmology, Duke Department of Medicine

Department: Duke Eye Center

Practice Area: Clinician, Other

Position Level: Academic rank commensurate with experience

Address: 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC, 27705-4699, US

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How to Apply

Please use the link to apply: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.