ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cornea and External Disease Specialist to join our growing team in Gainesville, Florida. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to practice advanced cornea and external disease within one of the nation’s leading academic health centers, with access to advanced clinical and surgical facilities, a collaborative faculty, and opportunities for education and research.
 
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with corneal, external disease, and anterior segment conditions. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside fellowship-trained specialists across the department while contributing to the education of ophthalmology residents and medical students.
 

MEET THE CORNEA & External Disease TEAM

Our Cornea and External Disease faculty provide specialized care for patients with a broad range of anterior segment and corneal conditions. The team works collaboratively with comprehensive ophthalmologists and other subspecialists throughout the department to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Sonal S Tuli
Department: MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY

Sonal S Tuli MD

Professor And Chair
Phone: (352) 273-8778
W. Allan Steigleman
Department: MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY

W. Allan Steigleman MD

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 273-8787
Lauren Jeang
Department: MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY

Lauren Jeang MD

Associate Professor, Program Director of Cornea and External Diseases Fellowship
Phone: (352) 273-8787

Cornea & External Disease at UF

The University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology provides advanced medical and surgical management of corneal and external disease, including complex anterior segment conditions and corneal transplantation.

Our cornea service is supported by a strong academic environment, a robust ophthalmology residency program, and collaboration with subspecialists throughout UF Health.

Our facilities

Corneal and anterior segment procedures are performed in UF Health’s dedicated ophthalmic surgical facilities, providing access to modern surgical technology and multidisciplinary support.

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Education & Research

Wesley Clay Smith, Ph.D.

As a member of the UF Department of Ophthalmology, the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in the education of ophthalmology residents, medical students, and fellows. Faculty are also encouraged to engage in clinical and translational research and collaborate with investigators across the University of Florida.

Why Join UF Cornea & External Disease?

As part of the University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology, you’ll join a collegial, forward-thinking team that values academic excellence, mentorship, innovation, and compassionate patient care. Gainesville offers a vibrant university community, access to world-class research, and an outstanding quality of life in the heart of North Central Florida.

Highlights:

  • Fellowship-trained subspecialty practice environment
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
  • Competitive academic compensation package
  • Access to advanced clinical and surgical facilities
  • Strong ophthalmology residency and fellowship programs
  • Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and research
  • Institutional support for academic and professional development

Explore this opportunity!

For more information contact:

Jason Dugan

HR Faculty Recruiter