Ophthalmology - Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), one of the nation’s premier pediatric academic medical centers, seeks an exceptional fellowship-trained Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon to lead its Oculoplastics Program within one of the country’s largest and most comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology divisions.

About the role

As Oculoplastics Director, you will shape the future of pediatric oculoplastic care through clinical innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and research while developing a program aligned with your expertise and interests. This position offers the opportunity to build on the foundation established by Dr. Jeff Nerad and others to create a nationally recognized destination program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic growth of a comprehensive pediatric oculoplastics and orbital surgery program.
• Develop clinical centers of excellence in congenital eyelid disorders, orbital disease, lacrimal surgery, pediatric facial trauma, vascular anomalies, thyroid eye disease, anophthalmia/microphthalmia, orbital tumors, and reconstructive surgery.
• Shape referral pathways regionally and nationally while participating in programmatic growth initiatives supported by hospital leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Medical Genetics, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dermatology, Oncology, Vascular Anomalies, Endocrinology, and Interventional Radiology.
• Develop specialized multidisciplinary clinics and surgical programs aligned with your clinical and academic interests.
• Partner with departmental and institutional leadership to define the strategic vision for pediatric oculoplastics, expand multidisciplinary clinical programs, develop innovative care models, and advance research and education.
• Access dedicated care coordination resources to facilitate complex multidisciplinary evaluations and longitudinal patient management.
• Utilize programmatic support for development and expansion of multidisciplinary centers of excellence, patient navigation services, and coordinated scheduling infrastructure.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent.
• Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, teaching, and academic scholarship.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated potential to build and lead innovative clinical programs is preferred.

Work Environment

• Join one of the nation’s largest pediatric ophthalmology programs, supported by:
  • 12 pediatric ophthalmologists with diverse subspecialty expertise.
  • An established pediatric optometry practice with 10 faculty providing coordinated comprehensive eye care, specialty contact lens services, and robust referral volume.
  • Dedicated orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, imaging specialists, nursing, and administrative support.
  • Comprehensive care coordination resources to optimize patient access and multidisciplinary care.
• Access to advanced operating room technology designed for pediatric complex surgery, including:
  • Dedicated pediatric anesthesia teams with extensive experience caring for medically complex children.
  • Modern ambulatory surgery facilities and tertiary/quaternary OR settings.
  • Advanced ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic capabilities.
• Robust research infrastructure with protected academic time to support scholarly programs spanning:
  • Clinical outcomes research.
  • Surgical innovation.
  • Translational science.
  • Medical device development.
  • Quality improvement.
  • Education.
  • Artificial intelligence and digital health.
• Opportunities for international program development, including:
  • Developing international referral relationships.
  • Participating in global surgical outreach and education.
  • Building international centers of excellence.
• Flexibility to develop a hybrid pediatric-adult oculoplastic practice through collaboration with regional adult ophthalmology partners.

Benefits

Cincinnati Children’s is consistently recognized among the top pediatric hospitals in the U.S. and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and discovery. The institution is:

• Ranked among the top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for more than 15 years.
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
• Named one of the nation’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
• A Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability.
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Cincinnati Children’s embraces innovation, empowering teams with tools to work smarter and care better, including support for responsible artificial intelligence use. The institution fosters an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Day shift.
• 40 weekly hours.
• FTE: 1.0.