About the Opportunity!
The University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Glaucoma Specialist to join our growing academic faculty in Gainesville, Florida. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to provide advanced clinical care, train residents and fellows, and contribute to innovative research within a leading academic health center.
Our glaucoma service is a key component of the UF Health Eye Center and serves patients from across North Florida and the Southeast. Faculty provide comprehensive medical and surgical glaucoma care and participate in resident education within the University of Florida College of Medicine.
Candidates will join a collaborative academic environment committed to clinical excellence, surgical innovation, education, and translational research.
Interested candidates: Visit our Careers page (https://jobs.ufl.edu) or contact our HR Faculty Recruiter at jason.dugan@ufl.edu for more information.
Meet Our Pediatric ophthalmology team!
The glaucoma faculty lead a comprehensive service dedicated to the diagnosis and management of complex glaucoma conditions, including primary open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and pediatric glaucoma.
C. Richard Blake MD
Ramin Daneshvar MD
Comprehensive Glaucoma Care
The UF Health Glaucoma Service offers state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment options for patients with glaucoma and other optic nerve disorders.
Our faculty routinely perform advanced glaucoma procedures including:
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage device implantation
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
The service also participates in clinical research and the development of new glaucoma therapies.
Training & Academic Environment
As a faculty member in the UF Department of Ophthalmology, the glaucoma specialist will contribute to the education of:
- Ophthalmology residents
- Medical students
- Visiting trainees and fellows
Our academic environment encourages collaboration across subspecialties including retina, cornea, oculoplastic, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric ophthalmology.
clinical facilities!
Outpatient Clinic UF Health Eye Center – The Oaks
Primary outpatient ophthalmology visits take place at the UF Health Eye Center – The Oaks, a modern, multidisciplinary facility designed for ophthalmology subspecialty care and surgery. The Oaks provides a collaborative clinical environment designed for optimal comfort and care.
Surgical Care
Faculty perform glaucoma procedures at the adjacent UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks, which provides advanced ophthalmic surgical suites and technology.
Why Join UF Ophthalmology
Joining the University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology means becoming part of a nationally respected academic institution dedicated to advancing eye care through research, education, and patient care.
Highlights include:
- Academic faculty appointment at the University of Florida College of Medicine
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Competitive academic compensation package
- Access to cutting-edge clinical and research resources
- Opportunities for clinical trials and translational research
- Excellent quality of life in Gainesville, Florida
Contact Information
Interested candidates can apply through the University of Florida careers website or contact our faculty recruitment team.
Apply: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538533/glaucoma-specialist-assistantassociatefull-professor
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