. In this position, the physician would be joining a seasoned & busy oculoplastics surgeon in our department which includes medical student and ophthalmology resident teaching responsibilities in the Department of Ophthalmology. Through our training program affiliations, this position also includes The University of Queensland Medical School in Brisbane, Australia. Clinical research is encouraged.

The Department of Ophthalmology includes 31 ophthalmologists and optometrists who provide care at our facilities located in the New Orleans, North Shore and Baton Rouge regions. We offer a full range of services for the treatment of advanced eye disease and corrective surgery, providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages. A premier regional leader in ophthalmic care and education, the department facilitates the training and development of future ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff by participation in Ophthalmology residency training, the Ochsner Optometry residency program and the Delgado Ophthalmic Technician Program.

 Ochsner Health System is Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system. Driven by a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate, coordinated clinical and hospital patient care is provided across the region by Ochsner ‘s 30 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and more than 80 health centers and urgent care centers. Ochsner is the only Louisiana hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” across four specialty categories caring for patients from all 50 states and more than 60 countries worldwide each year. Ochsner employs more than 18,000 employees and over 1,200 physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties, and conducts more than 700 clinical research studies. Ochsner Health System is proud to be a tobacco-free environment. For more information, please visit ochsner.org and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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