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Come join our Ophthalmology team and be part of our fast-growing team. The University of Florida is not only a top 10 public research university, it’s also a fantastic place to work. At the University of Florida, we know that the quality of our life and the quality of our work are interdependent — and, as such, we place a high value on the health and well-being of our faculty and staff as well as their families. Look over our open positions and see what we have to offer you!
Our Locations
About UF Health Eye Center – The Oaks
UF Health Eye Center – The Oaks features three specialty practices: ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and audiology. These services are provided by University of Florida faculty in the 139,000-square-foot former Sears space at 6201 W. Newberry Road. The facility also has an outpatient surgical center to support ophthalmology and otolaryngology procedures, as well as an optical retail shop.
About UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks
UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks provides surgical services for the adjacent Oaks clinic facility, supporting Ophthalmology and Ear, Nose and Throat & Allergy.
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EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE
America's Best Large Employers
Highlighting its commitment to employee excellence, the University of Florida was included in Forbes magazine’s America’s Best Large Employer list. Forbes partnered with the market research firm Statista to compile the list. The ranking is based on a survey of about 45,000 workers at American companies and institutions with 5,000 or more employees. Participants were asked if they would recommend their current employers to friends and family, and to cite any other employer they would also recommend.
50,397 Outpatient Visits
3,278 Surgical Cases
8 Sub-Specialties
About UF Health
UF Health represents the commitment of more than 30,000 faculty and staff to reach higher and farther, both translating scientific discoveries into patient care advances and implementing them to help people get back to living their best possible life.
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AAO 2025 Alumni Reception
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