Cornea Physician with Duke in Winston-Salem
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Ophthalmology median $300k (middle half $165k–$414k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment473 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Ophthalmology listings | 34 in the last 30 days | 55 the 30 days before (−38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Ophthalmology pay trend | +18.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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