Glaucoma Surgeon-Tampa Bay
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Job Description
About Us St. Luke’s Cataract and Laser Institute is seeking a Board-Certified Glaucoma Surgeon to join our established, multispecialty team in the Tampa Bay area. Since 1968, the Gills family has built a legacy of life-changing vision care and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and surgical excellence.
We are seeking a candidate with excellent clinical and surgical skills who possess outstanding interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to provide quality patient care and have a high level of experience in patient management. Position Highlights
- Step into a thriving practice with a large patient base and strong optometric referral network.
- Perform a wide range of glaucoma surgeries: SLT, CPC, LPI, MIGS, tubes/shunts, and trabeculectomy.
- Provide comprehensive glaucoma and anterior segment care in a state-of-the-art facility with an onsite ASC.
- Supported by certified technicians, scribes, and surgical staff to maximize patient flow and outcomes.
- Expect 30–40+ patients per day with continued opportunity for growth within an organization committed to advancing surgical and clinical excellence.
- The Benefits of working for St. Luke’s
Competitive Compensation Package
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and retirement plan with an employer match
- Modern facilities with advanced surgical and diagnostic technology
- Dedicated clinical and administrative support staff
- A collegial, collaborative work environment in a growing and respected private practice
- Enjoy the Tampa Bay lifestyle—beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and year-round sunshine
Qualifications
- MD or DO, Board Certified or Eligible.
- Glaucoma Fellowship-trained (2026 graduates welcome).
- Strong surgical skills and patient -focused communication.
- Spanish proficiency is helpful but not required.
Key Responsibilities
Perform a wide range of glaucoma surgeries and provide comprehensive glaucoma and anterior segment care. Manage a high volume of patients daily while collaborating with a multispecialty team in a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Surgery median $485k (middle half $280k–$655k)249 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Florida | 55 active | 1,287 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Surgery pay trend | −6.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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