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SEES Management
Knoxville, Tennessee

Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgery

SurgeryFull-Time
Posted 6 days ago

About the Role

Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and anterior segment surgery in Knoxville, TN. Established referral network, collaborative physician-led environment.

  • SEES Group, exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. As one of the largest eye care networks in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, we provide our teams with the training, technology, and support they need to thrive while making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education Support
  • Certification Sponsorship
  • Employee Eyewear Discounts
  • Referral Bonus Opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join SEES MANAGEMENT LLC as a Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgery.

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will perform high-volume cataract and anterior segment surgeries while managing patients with coexisting ocular diseases. They are expected to foster collaborative relationships with referring optometrists and maintain high standards of clinical and surgical excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an accredited Ophthalmology Residency program. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible and possess an active Tennessee medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Cataract surgeryAnterior segment surgeryMIGSLaser proceduresOcular disease managementGlaucoma managementOcular surface disease managementSurgical judgmentClinical excellencePatient communicationCollaborative careRisk stratificationEvidence-based medicineProfessional outreachMentorship

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

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About SEES Management

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Richmond, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Life & Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education Support
Certification Sponsorship
Employee Eyewear Discounts