Retina Surgeon – Grand Junction, Colorado
Physician-Owned, Non-PE Retina-Only Practice | Partnership Track
This position is one of the best current job opportunities available nationwide. Grand Junction's only surgical retina specialist clinic just closed October 30 due to a retiring owner, and we are opening a beautiful, newly-remodeled office in Grand Junction, Colorado, on November 6, 2026 to meet the huge demand for retina speciality care in Western Colorado and the surrounding region. This position has significant future growth potential, as this will be the only surgical retina practice serving a population of approximately 350,000!!! Dr. Christiansen (writing this post) will be traveling to Grand Junction every other Friday and every Saturday to help meet the demand, and we need YOU to be ready to step in and help satisfy the demand! This is a non-PE, physician-owned, entrepreneurial-minded practice opportunity. Join me in growing the practice in beautiful Western Colorado!
Significant signing bonus - $100,000!
Front Range Retina is seeking a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon to join our growing, physician-owned retina practice in Grand Junction, Colorado. This is an opportunity for a motivated physician to help establish and grow a retina practice serving Grand Junction and surrounding Western Colorado communities, with the support of an established practice and the opportunity for long-term professional growth.
We welcome applications from both graduating vitreoretinal fellows and experienced retina surgeons.
About Front Range Retina
Front Range Retina is an independent, physician-owned practice founded by vitreoretinal surgeon Steven M. Christiansen, MD. Since opening in 2021, the practice has grown to serve patients across Colorado, with established offices in Littleton, Castle Rock, and Colorado Springs, and a new location in Grand Junction.
Front Range Retina was founded on a commitment to excellent, patient-centered retina care, expanding access to specialized care in the communities we serve, and the belief that physicians should have a meaningful role in shaping the practices they help build.
As we grow, we intend to preserve the physician autonomy, clinical judgment, and personal relationships that make independent, physician-owned practice rewarding.
We are not owned by private equity or a hospital system, and we intend to remain an independent, physician-led practice.
The Grand Junction Opportunity
Front Range Retina is expanding into Grand Junction to help meet the need for specialized retina care in Western Colorado. We are establishing a dedicated office with the intention of developing a long-term, locally based retina practice.
The incoming surgeon will have the opportunity to play an important role in shaping that growth, developing relationships with referring ophthalmologists and optometrists, and becoming a trusted retina specialist for patients throughout the region.
This position combines the resources and support of an established practice with the professional satisfaction of helping build a new location.
Highlights of the opportunity include:
- Independent, physician-owned practice with no private equity ownership
- Partnership track for a physician interested in long-term practice ownership
- Opportunity to help establish and grow retina services in Western Colorado
- Established practice infrastructure and administrative support
- Dedicated, newly remodeled Grand Junction office with room for future growth
- Collaborative approach to clinical operations, practice development, and long-term planning
- Potential future opportunities involving medical real estate ownership
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation includes a competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity-based bonus potential. A partnership track is available for a physician interested in building a long-term future with Front Range Retina.
Our anticipated compensation and benefits package includes:
- Signing bonus of $100,000
- Health insurance and 401(k)
- Malpractice insurance
- CME allowance
- Paid time off
- Licensing and professional dues
Specific compensation and benefits will be discussed with candidates based on experience and individual circumstances.
Life in Grand Junction
Grand Junction offers a distinctive opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle of Western Colorado.
The Grand Junction area provides exceptional access to mountain biking, hiking, skiing, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. The community also offers a regional airport, a growing local economy, and a more relaxed pace of life than many larger metropolitan areas.
For a physician who wants to put down roots, develop lasting relationships with patients and referring providers, and build a meaningful professional presence in the community, Grand Junction offers an appealing combination of career opportunity and quality of life.
Build Your Future With Us
We are looking for a physician who values excellent patient care, collegiality, professional independence, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a physician-led practice.
Whether you are completing fellowship or considering a change from your current practice, we welcome a confidential conversation about your professional goals and how they might align with the future of Front Range Retina.
