Junior Retina Surgeon & Medical Retina

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2400000 - Rs 3600000 (ie INR 24-36 LPA)

Min Experience: 0 years

Location: Gwalior

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Junior Retina Surgeon & Medical Retina Specialist to join our Ophthalmology team. The role offers an exciting opportunity for a young and motivated professional to build a strong career in retina surgery and medical retina care while working alongside senior specialists in a collaborative and patient-centric environment.

The ideal candidate should have a strong academic foundation in ophthalmology, complemented by hands-on fellowship training in retina. A minimum of 2 years of surgical experience is essential, along with exposure to ROP laser procedures, intravitreal injections, and other retina-related laser treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough clinical evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with retinal and vitreoretinal conditions.
• Perform medical retina procedures including:
• ROP laser treatments
• Intravitreal injections (anti-VEGF, steroids, and other agents)
• Retina lasers (PRP, focal, grid, etc.)
• Assist and independently perform retina surgeries under the supervision and guidance of senior retina surgeons.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient management, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient safety.
• Participate in emergency retina cases as required.
• Work collaboratively with the ophthalmology team to deliver high-quality care across the department.
• Engage in patient counseling, education, and management of long-term retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, and retinal vein occlusions.
• Maintain detailed medical records and ensure adherence to clinical protocols and ethical practices.
• Contribute to academic activities including case discussions, clinical meetings, and training of junior residents and fellows, if required.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in ophthalmology and retinal sciences.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong foundation in ophthalmology and specialized expertise in retina and medical retina.
• Proficiency in performing ROP laser, intravitreal injections, and retina lasers.
• Basic surgical competence with at least 2 years of retina surgical experience.
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle ophthalmic emergencies efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ethical, compassionate, and patient-focused approach to care.

Preferred Profile

• Ophthalmologists with 0–4 years of overall post-fellowship experience.
• Candidates who have completed a 2–3 year fellowship in retina from a reputed institution.
• Professionals seeking to grow in both medical and surgical retina with an opportunity to handle a wide variety of cases.