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North Fort Myers, Florida

Vitreoretinal Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$600k

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Job Description

Vitreoretinal Surgeon

LOCATION: FORT MYERS & NAPLES, FL | PRACTICE: RETINA HEALTH CENTER / US EYE

Retina Health Center is seeking an outstanding Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join one of Southwest Florida’s most respected and established retina practices. Step directly into a thriving practice with immediate patient volume, an outstanding referral network, and advanced clinical resources.

The Clinical Experience: Turnkey Excellence

For over two decades, Retina Health Center has earned the trust of referring physicians and patients through clinical excellence and a patient-centered philosophy. Operating out of state-of-the-art centers of excellence, you will inherit immediate patient demand supported by retina-trained technicians and scribes.

  • IMMEDIATE SURGICAL & PATIENT VOLUME: See 40–50 patients daily with strong surgical case volume and diverse pathology across the full spectrum of vitreoretinal disease.
  • ESTABLISHED REFERRAL NETWORK: Strong, long-standing relationships with referring ophthalmologists and optometrists throughout Lee and Collier counties.
  • COMPREHENSIVE CONDITIONS TREATED: Full medical & surgical management of AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachments/Tears, Macular Holes, ERM, and Complex Retina.

The Platform: Uncompromising Quality

Retina Health Center is a proud partner of US Eye, a physician-led network of 44 clinics, multiple surgery centers, 80+ physicians, and over 800 team members across Florida, the Carolinas, and Virginia. We combine the strength and resources of a premier national network with the personalized culture of an independent retina practice.

Elite Compensation & Wealth Building

  • FIRST-YEAR PACKAGE: $600,000 Guaranteed Base Salary plus a $100,000 Signing Bonus and production incentives once exceeding base.
  • UNCAPPED EARNING TRAJECTORY: Transition to a highly competitive productivity model with demonstrated potential to achieve seven-figure annual earnings.

Executive Benefits Suite

  • RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL: Company 401(k) match and employee discount programs.
  • BESPOKE HEALTH & WELLNESS: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance alongside FSA and HSA accounts. 23 PTO days + 7 holidays.
  • PROFESSIONAL PROTECTION & MASTERY: 100% Malpractice Insurance, CME Allowance, Professional Licensure, and Society Dues support.

The Lifestyle: Coastal Luxury & Family Life

Fort Myers and Naples offer world-renowned white sand beaches, year-round sunshine, luxury waterfront living, championship golf, and no Florida state income tax. With top-ranked public/private schools and convenient nonstop travel via RSW airport, it provides an unparalleled coastal environment to build a career and family.

Candidate Qualifications & How to Apply

BC/BE in Ophthalmology, fellowship-trained in Vitreoretinal Surgery, and eligible for unrestricted Florida licensure.

For more information, please contact Kim Walsh | Phone: 941-977-6858 | Email: Kimberly.Walsh@USEye.com

Key Responsibilities

The Vitreoretinal Surgeon will provide full medical and surgical management for a wide range of retinal diseases, including AMD and diabetic retinopathy. The role involves maintaining high patient volume and collaborating with an established network of referring ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Ophthalmology and fellowship-trained in Vitreoretinal Surgery. Applicants must also be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Florida.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical managementAMD treatmentDiabetic retinopathy treatmentRetinal detachment repairMacular hole surgeryERM surgeryPatient care

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 90% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$600k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $580k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$600k midpoint, that is roughly $24k–$42k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Surgeon Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 8 employers

17
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25
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
16% this job
CME allowance
8% this job
Relocation assistance
8%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 40% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 988 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in North Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$316k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,532/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About US Eye

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA
HSA
23 PTO days
7 holidays