Oculoplastics Faculty Position

Oculoplastics Faculty Position – Vanderbilt Eye Institute

The Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) seeks a fellowship-trained Oculoplastic surgeon to join our dynamic and growing faculty. Our oculoplastics division consists of 3 dedicated specialists who actively fulfill the Eye Institute’s mission of clinical service, education, and research. Our surgeons serve the mid-South region, providing world-class ocular adnexal and orbital care. Our expanding clinical footprint includes the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus and multiple satellite locations. Our educational programs include an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship and 5 ophthalmology residents per year. Research opportunities abound and include clinical case series, randomized clinical trials, and bench-to-bedside projects.

The Vanderbilt Eye Institute is home to a multi-specialty academic ophthalmology practice with more than 60 clinical and research full-time faculty members, state of the art facilities and equipment, and multiple satellite locations to accommodate over 175,000 patient visits annually. Our culture is rooted in purpose, relationships and collaborations that seek to transform eye care. VEI faculty members contribute to a vibrant, collaborative, and nurturing academic environment, training some of the brightest residents, medical students, and fellows. Faculty are deeply committed to the success of these trainees, leaving a lasting impact and inspiring the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision scientists.

We seek faculty candidates who have graduated from an accredited medical school with residency training in ophthalmology and formal fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery with demonstrated competency in orbital surgery. Candidates should be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology as well as eligible or fellows of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include tertiary and quaternary ocular adnexal and orbital care and surgical intervention. Our practice is composed of a dynamic team of comprehensive ophthalmologists, optometrists, subspecialists, technicians, triage nurses and a dedicated nurse coordinator. Faculty participate in both resident and fellow education. The position is open to recent fellowship graduates or experienced physicians with a desire to integrate a patient care practice with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and/or discovery in an academic setting.

Nashville, Tennessee, is a growing, thriving community with a rich history and warm Southern hospitality. Often referred to as "Music City," Nashville is a cultural and entertainment hub with a celebrated symphony, Broadway performances, and a thriving visual arts community. Known for its vibrant music scene and rich culinary landscape, there are an array of recreational activities, including parks, hiking trails, and water activities. Vibrant music venues for multiple genres include CMA Fest and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, as well as  the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville is also home to several professional sports teams including the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville Soccer Club and the Nashville Sounds. The convenient BNA international airport offers direct flights to over 100 destinations. With a rapidly growing population and a welcoming atmosphere, Nashville is an ideal location for physicians seeking both professional growth and a high quality of life.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity.

Interested applicants may apply via link or email Louise Mawn at the email listed below:

Louise A. Mawn, MD
Division Director Oculoplastic Surgery
Professor Ophthalmology and Neurological Surgery
Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232-8808
Phone: (615) 936-7190

Contact email: [email protected]