Description

Cataract and/or Glaucoma/Cataract Surgeon

Woolfson Eye Institute is a well-established, physician-owned ophthalmology practice with locations across Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We are seeking a skilled Cataract and/or Glaucoma/Cataract Surgeon to join our growing team in Asheville, North Carolina and/or Johnson City, Tennessee. This opportunity offers access to a strong regional OD referral network, advanced cataract and refractive technology, and the ability to build a busy surgical practice within a collaborative private practice environment.

Practice Highlights

•          Physician-owned private practice focused on exceptional patient outcomes and long-term growth.
•          Strong OD referral network and established co-management relationships.
•          Advanced cataract and refractive technology, including premium IOLs, LASIK, RLE, and ICL.
•          Supportive, team-oriented culture designed for high-volume cataract and refractive surgery.
•          Opportunity to practice in Asheville, North Carolina and/or Johnson City, Tennessee. The two Woolfson Eye Institute locations are approximately 70 miles apart and about 90 minutes apart by car, creating a unique opportunity for an ambitious surgeon to rapidly build surgical volume across two growing
  markets.
  
  
  

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation package including base salary, productivity incentives, comprehensive benefits, paid malpractice coverage, CME allowance, paid professional development time, and an accelerated equity opportunity for qualified candidates.

Why Asheville and/or Johnson City?

Asheville and Johnson City serve large regional populations with strong demand for cataract care and are recognized as regional healthcare hubs. Both communities offer an exceptional quality of life, featuring access to the Appalachian Highlands and Blue Ridge Mountains, year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools, vibrant downtown districts, thriving arts and dining scenes, and convenient access to larger metropolitan areas. For surgeons interested in accelerating practice growth, the proximity of the two markets creates the rare opportunity to establish a presence across a broader regional referral base while remaining within a single integrated practice.

Qualifications

•          Completion of an accredited U.S. ophthalmology residency.
•          Board Certified or Board Eligible.
•          Excellent surgical and communication skills.
•          Patient-focused, collaborative approach to care.
•          North Carolina and/or Tennessee licensure and insurance credentialing required prior to start date.
•          Fellowship training and glaucoma experience preferred but not required.
  
  
  

Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to DADavis@woolfsoneye.com and include a cell phone number for follow-up contact.

Join a thriving physician-led practice where you can quickly build surgical volume, care for a growing patient population,

and enjoy life in one of the most desirable mountain regions in the Southeast.