Glaucoma Specialist Opportunity

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Ophthalmology seeks a Glaucoma Specialist that has a passion for providing excellent patient care, educating future physicians, and moving medicine forward through continued program enhancement. 

At the WVU Eye Institute you will treat a diverse population and have exposure to clinically challenging cases. The WVU Eye Institute houses all subspecialties of ophthalmology as well as an active research program. With ongoing expansion this role offers the opportunity to be busy quickly. 

• You will join a robust glaucoma practice of 4 glaucoma fellowship trained faculty providing the opportunity for ongoing mentorship and collaboration.

• The glaucoma division represents the only glaucoma group in the state.

• Our glaucoma surgeons have access to nearly all minimally invasive glaucoma (MIGS) procedures and lasers as well as traditional glaucoma surgeries.

• We have an extensive referral system supporting glaucoma care as well as complex cataract surgery and cataract + MIGS surgery.  The WVU Eye Institute houses all subspecialties of ophthalmology as well as an active research program. 

The Eye Institute is the largest comprehensive ophthalmology department in the state.  The nationally recognized Vision Research Center has made profound contributions toward advancing vision science and has collaborative partnerships with other WVU Departments and research institutions to build vision related research. The research program currently is in receipt of seven R01 grants, one COBRE grant, and 16 industry sponsored studies.

The WVU Health System Board of Directors approved funding to construct a new 150,000 square foot facility that will allow the WVU Eye Institute to better meet the needs of patients which will include 102 exam rooms, 44 testing rooms, and surgical suites. 

Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.