Retina Specialist opportunity in the #1 Best City to move to in the USA!

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha has an opportunity for a skilled and dedicated retina surgeon to join our thriving and collegial faculty. Our vibrant department includes a diverse group of clinicians, basic scientists, and training professionals committed to advancing ophthalmic care and research.  

Our faculty are deeply engaged in innovation, intellectual discourse, and academic practice in partnership with Nebraska Medicine, a top-tier health network. We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse team, drawing on a wealth of ideas, backgrounds, and experiences to enhance our work and community. 

Opportunity Highlights: 

• Practice at the cutting-edge Stanley M. Truhlsen Institute, a modern and highly interactive diagnostic center equipped with the latest technology 

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive enhancements in retinal surgery 

• Experience respect for your contributions and input, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance 

• Benefit from ample resources and robust leadership support dedicated to physician wellbeing 

• Mentor and train the next generation of ophthalmologists and researchers 

Community Highlights: Live in a Top-Rated City! 

• Forbes ranked Omaha the #1 Best City to Move to In the USA in 2024 

• High quality of life and one of the lowest costs of living in the country   

• Thriving arts and entertainment scene  
• Home of the NCAA Men’s College Baseball World Series and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo 

Our compensation package is extremely competitive and includes comprehensive benefits, generous employer paid retirement contributions, CME, and paid time off. The ideal candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who has completed a fully accredited ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship. We are looking for an individual who has interest in pursuing a career encompassing robust clinical and surgical volumes, excellent clinical and basic science research opportunities and participation in outstanding residency and fellowship programs. 

Contact Ronald Krueger – ronald.krueger@unmc.edu - with questions or apply online at https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/82470. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.??? 

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has six colleges, two institutes and a graduate studies program, serving more than 4,000 students in more than 60 programs. Our education programs train more health professionals than any other institution in the state. Our scientists and clinicians are at the leading edge of discovering new medical breakthroughs, transforming lives across the state and around the world.

By the numbers:

• Nearly 50 academic departments committed to training the best and the brightest
• $163.9 million in annual research grants
• 5700+ employees