Yale-New Haven Hospital is one of the Top 10 largest hospitals in the United States and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best hospitals in the country. It is Yale School of Medicine s primary teaching hospital. The Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven Hospital is designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute, one of only 41 in the country.
The Yale Glaucoma Research Group is comprised of internationally respected physicians and research scientists who seek to decrease preventable blindness from glaucoma through medical and surgical management, research, and community awareness. Dr. Christopher Teng, Dr. Ji Liu, Dr. Soshian Sarrafpour, and Dr. James Martone offer a complete range of services for patients with glaucoma and related anterior segment diseases.
With continued study to improve their understanding of the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, they offer the latest advances in treating all forms of glaucoma.
Physicians are fellowship trained and play a vital role in bringing into practice new modalities in diagnosing and treating these diseases. The Yale Glaucoma team utilizes the most technologically advanced instrumentation including perimetry, Optical Coherence Tomography (Spectral Domain and OCTA), wide field fundus photography, ultrasound biomicroscopy and Argon, SLT, Nd-YAG, and micropulse laser systems. The state-of-the-art operating rooms have the most advanced equipment including Femtosecond laser, intraoperative aberrometry and the newest operating microscopes.
- Special services offered include:
- Cataract surgery: no stitch cataract surgery, femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery, and interoperative aberrometry
- Cutting edge intraocular lens options including extended depth of focus and toric lenses
- Computerized and manual visual field assessment with custom programs
- Optical Coherence Tomography and Angiography
- Gonioscopy, slit lamp, and stereo fundus photography
Why Choose Yale School of Medicine:
Excellent work environment a supportive group of highly regarded faculty in a collaborative academic environment. The department has a long-standing tradition of excellence in clinical care and research in multiple subspecialty areas of ophthalmology.
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Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, mortgage program, commuter benefits, Yale home buying program, college tuition benefit plan, and advantage discount program (discounts for activities, travel, services, shopping, and more).
About New Haven : New Haven is a city of innovation and culture, situated between Boston and New York on Long Island Sound. It boasts museums, theaters, music, sports, and award-winning restaurants, alongside a mix of boutique shops and national brands. With quaint neighborhoods and vibrant downtown, the city offers various living options. New Haven is easily accessible by plane, train, and car, and is walkable or bike-friendly, with a free shuttle service from Yale.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate excellence in clinical care, research, teaching, and scholarly activities that advance clinical medicine and align with the programmatic needs of the division
- 80% clinical, 10% research, 10% academics
- Monday Friday 8am 5pm, 8.5 clinical sessions per week
Qualifications:
- Board-Eligible or Board-Certified
- Fellowship-trained and possess advanced basic science degree
- Outstanding academic record in research, clinical care, and education
Licensure:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Connecticut, or willing to obtain
Application Instructions:
Excited to join our team?
Apply here: Ophthalmology - Glaucoma - Yale or contact our recruiter at
Book time with Maren: Book time with Maren Crawford: Prelim Interview
All final candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.