Glaucoma Surgeon-Tampa Bay

SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Glaucoma surgeryClinical 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).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSurgery median $485k (middle half $280k–$655k)249 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Florida55 active1,287 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 98% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Surgeon Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 12 employers
19
<$370k
2
$375k
7
$440k-510k
4
$510k-580k
3
$650k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
16%
CME allowance
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.3
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,271 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Malpractice Coverage
CME Allowance
Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Living in Tarpon Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$420k
Typical market rent
$2,002/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.