Ophthalmologist

We are expanding our Eye Care Center seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Ophthalmologist with excellent clinical and surgical skills, who is competent in comprehensive /general Ophthalmology. Responsible for comprehensive eye care with a focus on handling more complex surgical services. This candidate will also possess excellent communication skills, be committed to growing the practice and contribute to the existing healthy work environment for both the patients and staff.

Having said that because of the large expansion and commitment we have to Ophthalmology at Mary Washington Healthcare, we will entertain a General Ophthalmologist as well.

The Ophthalmologist will be responsible for comprehensive eye care with a focus on handling surgical services. We have two main hospitals, (Level II Trauma facility) We have a fantastic outpatient surgical center, Mary Washington Healthcare’s Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center (FASC).  FASC was recognized and named a Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in 2021, one of only 13 selected nationally for this competitive award.

Mary Washington Eye Care Center is recruiting for a board-certified Ophthalmologist with excellent clinical and surgical skills who is fellowship trained. You will be responsible for comprehensive eye care with a focus on handling more sophisticated surgical services.

·       Consults and treats referrals from other specialties such as Neurology and Rheumatology.

·       Participates in Hospital calls.

·       Perform surgical procedures, i.e., Cataract Surgery and other procedures related to injuries and disease of the eye and visual system.

·       Perform a variety of laser procedures i.e., YAG and SLT

·       Diagnose and treat medical disorders affecting vision, such as inflammatory, neurological and vascular conditions

·       Make a diagnosis and determine a treatment plan with the goal of correcting the issue.

·       If a patient’s diagnosis requires surgery, perform the necessary surgical procedure.

·       Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.

·       Also, handle some general ophthalmology with routine eye exam/vision plan

Located 55 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 55 miles north of Richmond, VA. Fredericksburg is part of the Northern Virginia region, and is considered the southernmost “suburb” of Washington, DC. Located on the Rappahannock River, Tourism is a major part of the economy, with approximately 1.5 million people visiting the Fredericksburg area annually. Fredericksburg is home to several major retail and commercial centers. Major employers include the University of Mary Washington, Mary Washington Healthcare, GEICO, and the Federal Government, with Marine Base Quantico and the Pentagon within easy driving distance. Many Fredericksburg-area residents commute to work by car, bus, and rail to Washington and Richmond, as well as Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington counties.

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