Retina Ophthalmology Faculty

Academic Vitreoretinal Surgeon Opportunity

Michigan Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained Academic Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as a clinical faculty member. Based primarily at the new Troy Center for Specialty Care, this opportunity offers the chance to build and grow a retina practice within one of the nation's leading academic health systems. The ideal candidate will enjoy a predominant clinical practice while remaining connected to a large collaborative retina faculty, educational programs, clinical innovation initiatives, and research opportunities. This role is ideal for a physician who values teamwork, culture, and meaningful academic engagement without a requirement for extensive research obligations.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join Michigan Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as clinical faculty
• Practice primarily at the new Troy Center for Specialty Care
• Develop and expand vitreoretinal services in a growing market
• New facility featuring 11 exam lanes, advanced imaging, procedure rooms, laser capabilities, and dedicated injection rooms
• Collaborate with approximately 16 surgical and medical retina faculty members
• Help teach vitreoretinal and medical retina fellows
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research, innovation, and quality improvement
• Shared call model supported by fellows and distributed among retina faculty
• Guaranteed compensation package with productivity incentive potential
• Clinical faculty appointments are available at Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level based on experience and qualifications

Community Information

Troy, Michigan, combines the advantages of a thriving suburban community with convenient access to Detroit and Ann Arbor. Residents enjoy highly rated schools, extensive parks and recreation, diverse dining and shopping destinations, and a strong local economy. The city consistently earns recognition as one of Michigan's most desirable places to live, offering an exceptional quality of life for professionals and families alike. (AreaVibes, 2026: Living in Troy, MI; Niche, 2026: Troy, MI Rankings; City of Troy, 2026: Community Information)

• Ranked among the best places to live in Michigan with highly rated public schools (Niche, 2026:
• Livability score ranks higher than approximately 90% of U.S. communities (AreaVibes, 2026:
• More than 1,000 acres of parkland, recreational amenities, and premier shopping destinations, including Somerset Collection (City of Troy, 2026:

Advance your career with a nationally recognized academic health system while helping shape the future of Retina care in southeast Michigan.