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Winston Salem, North Carolina

Cornea Physician with Duke in Winston-Salem

OphthalmologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Duke Eye Center of Winston Salem is seeking a cornea specialist who will work closely and collaboratively with our dedicated team of staff and physicians.

The successful candidate will join a practice with one other cornea specialist on-site and have the support of a division of 11 cornea specialists from our main campus. Our Winston-Salem satellite clinic serves as a regional referral center for the highest levels of specialty eye care in the triad.

Our practice is built on a close-knit team dynamic where providers and staff truly feel like family. Join our established multidisciplinary team which includes a glaucoma specialist, cornea specialist, two oculoplastics specialists, and two optometrists.

What We Offer

  • Modern facility (constructed 2019) with purpose-built clinical and surgical space
  • Clinical autonomy in a strong referral base with a diverse patient caseload
  • Dedicated support staff including ophthalmic tech assistance, Abridge AI scribe and surgical coordinator
  • Duke School of Medicine Clinical Faculty appointment, Children’s tuition grant, 13.2% employer retirement contribution, and other exceptional faculty benefits
  • $5,000 CME allowance
  • Sign-on bonus & relocation funds

Life in Winston-Salem

  • Vibrant college sports scene (Wake Forest, Winston-Salem State) and year-round live events
  • Strong outdoor access: Salem Lake, Belews Creek, and Pilot Mountain State Park
  • Growing arts and culture scene with music, theater, galleries, and indie film
  • Affordable cost of living with attractive housing options
  • Minor league baseball (Winston-Salem Dash) and multiple golf courses (public and private)
  • Family-friendly attractions including Kaleideum Children’s Museum

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The successful candidate will have:

  • Completed an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency
  • Completed an AUPO-accredited cornea fellowship
  • Board certification (current or within the first year of hire) is preferred but not required
  • Learn more about Duke Eye Center, Winston-Salem

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.

Key Responsibilities

The cornea specialist will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-level specialty eye care at a regional referral center. Responsibilities include managing a diverse patient caseload and participating in clinical and surgical activities within the Duke Eye Center network.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency and an AUPO-accredited cornea fellowship. Board certification is preferred but not required for the initial hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Cornea surgeryClinical carePatient caseload managementSurgical coordinationMultidisciplinary collaborationReferral management

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ophthalmology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Ophthalmology market look like in North Carolina?
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Listed paynot listedOphthalmology median $300k (middle half $165k–$414k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNorth Carolina Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment473 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ophthalmology listings34 in the last 30 days55 the 30 days before (−38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Ophthalmology pay trend+18.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Duke Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Duke School of Medicine Clinical Faculty appointment
Children's tuition grant
13.2% employer retirement contribution
$5,000 CME allowance
Sign-on bonus
Relocation funds

Living in Winston-Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$260k
Typical market rent
$1,478/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.