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Ophthalmology Consultants
St. Louis, Missouri

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Job Description

Ophthalmology Consultants is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible, fellowship-trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join our established and growing ophthalmology practice in St. Louis, Missouri.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice with an established patient base, strong regional referral network, and immediate demand for retina services. The incoming physician will have the opportunity to build a thriving medical and surgical retina practice while benefiting from experienced clinical support and an established ophthalmology network.

The Opportunity

Ophthalmology Consultants has a longstanding reputation for providing comprehensive, patient-centered eye care throughout the St. Louis region. Continued growth and increasing demand have created an opportunity for an additional Retina Specialist to join the team.

The incoming physician will have access to an established ophthalmology patient population and referral network, creating an excellent foundation for building a high-volume retina practice.

Opportunity Highlights Include

  • Immediate medical and surgical retina opportunity
  • Established patient and referral base
  • Strong regional network of referring optometrists and ophthalmologists
  • Broad spectrum of retinal pathology
  • Opportunity to develop a high-volume injection and procedural practice
  • Medical and surgical management of retinal disease
  • Experienced technicians and clinical support staff
  • Efficient clinical and surgical infrastructure
  • Collaborative team of ophthalmologists and optometrists
  • Opportunity to grow and shape retina services throughout the region
  • Leadership and mentorship opportunities
  • Long-term partnership and professional growth potential

Clinical Focus

  • The incoming Retina Specialist will have the opportunity to diagnose and treat a broad range of retinal and vitreous conditions, including:
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema
  • Retinal tears and detachments
  • Retinal vascular disease
  • Macular holes and epiretinal membranes
  • Vitreous disease and complications
  • Other complex medical and surgical retinal conditions

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to provide stability while rewarding productivity and long-term practice growth.

  • Competitive base salary
  • Production-based earning potential
  • Generous commencement/sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • CME allowance
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement benefits
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Licensing and credentialing support
  • Long-term growth and partnership potential

Why St. Louis?

St. Louis offers the professional opportunities and amenities of a major metropolitan area while maintaining an attractive cost of living and excellent quality of life.

The region features diverse urban and suburban communities, nationally recognized dining, professional sports, arts and entertainment, outstanding parks, and numerous family-friendly attractions.

With a major international airport and a central U.S. location, St. Louis also provides convenient access for travel throughout the country.

For a Retina Specialist looking to build a high-volume practice, establish long-term roots, and grow within an established ophthalmology organization, St. Louis offers an attractive combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

Why Ophthalmology Consultants?

This opportunity combines an established patient population, immediate demand for retina services, strong referral relationships, experienced clinical support, and long-term growth potential.

Rather than starting a practice from the ground up, the incoming Retina Specialist will have an established foundation while also having the opportunity to help develop and expand retina services throughout the St. Louis region.

Whether you are completing vitreoretinal fellowship or are an experienced Retina Specialist considering your next opportunity, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

  • Let's Connect
  • For confidential consideration or additional information, contact our Physician Recruitment team:

Rachel Tankersley

  • Physician Recruitment racheltankersley@eyecare-partners.com
  • Call/Text: 314-580-0036

Key Responsibilities

The Vitreoretinal Surgeon will diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of retinal and vitreous conditions, including macular degeneration and retinal detachments. They will also manage a high-volume medical and surgical retina practice while collaborating with an established network of optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible and fellowship-trained in Vitreoretinal surgery. The role requires the ability to manage complex retinal pathology and provide high-quality surgical care within an established practice.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical retinaRetinal pathology diagnosisIntravitreal injectionsRetinal detachment repairMacular hole surgeryDiabetic retinopathy managementMacular degeneration treatmentPatient careSurgical infrastructure managementCollaboration

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,126 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ophthalmology Consultants

Medical Practices
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Production-based earning potential
Generous commencement/sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
CME allowance
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off