Consultant Ophthalmologist - Orbit & Oculoplasty

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 30-50 LPA)
Min Experience: 4 years
Location: Gwalior
JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Consultant Ophthalmologist – Orbit & Oculoplasty to join our team of eye care specialists at a leading super-specialty eye hospital. The ideal candidate will bring specialized training and hands-on experience in performing complex orbital and oculoplastic procedures, with a focus on delivering outstanding patient care and surgical outcomes.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a high-volume, technology-driven clinical setting alongside a dedicated team of ophthalmologists and healthcare professionals. Candidates with a fellowship in Orbit and Oculoplasty from reputed institutions such as LV Prasad Eye Institute, Aravind Eye Hospital, Narayana Nethralaya (Bangalore), or Sankara Nethralaya (Chennai) will be given strong preference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients requiring orbit, oculoplasty, and lacrimal surgeries.
• Carry out a full range of oculoplastic and orbital procedures including eyelid reconstruction, ptosis correction, orbital fracture repair, dermoid cyst excision, enucleation/evisceration, orbital decompression, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), and tumor excisions.
• Work in coordination with multi-disciplinary teams for complex orbital pathologies such as trauma, tumors, thyroid eye disease, and congenital deformities.
• Provide postoperative care, counseling, and follow-up to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Guide junior ophthalmologists and fellows through clinical discussions, surgical observations, and academic sessions.
• Participate actively in CME programs, clinical audits, and research initiatives within the department.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to best practices in ophthalmic surgical care.
• Contribute to institutional goals in delivering high-quality patient-centric services and improving access to super-specialty eye care.

Candidate Requirements:

• MS/DNB in Ophthalmology from a recognized medical institution.
• Mandatory fellowship in Orbit and Oculoplasty from one of the following:
• LV Prasad Eye Institute
• Aravind Eye Hospital
• Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore
• Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
• Minimum 2 years of post-fellowship clinical and surgical experience in Orbit and Oculoplasty.
• Sound clinical knowledge in general ophthalmology and a proven ability to handle complex oculoplastic cases independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage patient queries and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• A team-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in patient care.