Vitreoretinal Surgeon- OC (St. Louis, MO)
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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 range of retinal and vitreous conditions, including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. They will also perform surgical procedures and collaborate with a team of optometrists and ophthalmologists to manage patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible and fellowship-trained in Vitreoretinal surgery. The role requires the ability to manage complex medical and surgical retinal pathology within an established practice.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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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