VA profiles Hines VA ophthalmology chief in recruitment feature

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs published a profile of Dr. Jigna Joshi, chief of ophthalmology at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center, as part of its effort to recruit ophthalmologists, according to a VA News article dated November 10, 2026.

According to the VA, Joshi said her typical day combines patient care, surgery, teaching medical students and residents, and departmental research. She said the VA's integrated care system places sub-specialists and primary care providers in one location, which she said makes coordinating complex care easier, including arranging rides to appointments.

Joshi described treating a World War II veteran in their nineties who had glaucoma and hoped to attend an event in Normandy. She said that after optimizing the veteran's glaucoma care and completing necessary procedures, the veteran was cleared to travel and later shared photos from the event.

She told VA News that diagnosing and helping a patient while teaching a resident in the same room is a moment where "everything" comes together, because it combines patient care with training future physicians.

The VA said it is seeking qualified healthcare providers and directed interested ophthalmologists to its VA Careers website.

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Originally published by True News: https://truenews.bagleyenterprises.net/stories/940