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Physician, Ophthalmology - Glaucoma (Fremont & Pleasanton, CA)

Sutter Health · Dublin, CA

Posted July 11, 2026

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group · 4050 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA, US, 94568

Opportunity Information

The Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma.

  • Position is a Full-Time 1.0 FTE, working 75% in Pleasanton, CA and 25% in Fremont, CA
  • Join a busy outpatient practice center providing comprehensive vision care services including: general and pediatric ophthalmology, optometry, surgical/medical retina, cornea, lasik, oculoplastics, uveitis and glaucoma.
  • This position will largely focus on treatment of Glaucoma patients with Glaucoma and Cataract surgeries to be performed in ambulatory surgery centers located onsite.
  • Ability for rapid practice growth taking on existing patients while building through strong internal and external referral networks.
  • Full-time is 35 patient contact hours per week, average up to 30 patients per day.
  • Light call rotation on average 1:6 shared amongst colleagues. No inpatient call is required.
  • Excellent clinical and administrative support with two technicians working with the Ophthalmologist per day.

Qualifications

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Fellowship

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Physician-led and collegial environment
  • Guaranteed salary for the first two years
  • Shareholder-eligible after two years with generous production-based income
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • Malpractice tail coverage
  • Relocation allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Multiple retirement plans: 401(k), Cash-Balance Retirement and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Organization Details

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership.

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Pleasanton is a beautiful and sunny suburb in the Alameda County of the East Bay. One of the older and well-established cities in the Tri-Valley area, it maintains a renowned downtown, state fairgrounds, manicured neighborhoods and top-rated schools. The city has easy access to both 580 and 680 highways and a BART train station making it easily accessible to all regions of the San Francisco Bay Area as well as California Central Valley. In addition, it maintains several business parks with large employers in a variety of sectors in tech, pharmaceuticals and retail such as Workday, Oracle and Safeway, Inc. making it a desirable location to live and work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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Employer

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare networks, delivering comprehensive care through hospitals, physician organizations, ambulatory centers, and home health and hospice services. Guided by a mission-driven commitment to improving community health, Sutter Health fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for more than 50,000 clinicians and staff across Northern California and the Central Coast.

Our integrated network spans diverse communities—from major metropolitan hubs to rural towns—stretching from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, the Pacific Coast to the Sierra Foothills, and south to Santa Barbara. These regions place our physicians and care teams near many of California’s most sought-after destinations, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the coastal redwoods, and the beaches of Santa Barbara.

In 2026, Sutter Health was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, reinforcing our standing as an employer of choice nationwide. We were also named among Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers and recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare. These honors reflect our commitment to supporting physicians and care teams with the resources, leadership, and work-life balance needed to thrive.

Our affiliated medical groups include; Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sutter East Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods, Sutter West Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group, Sutter North Medical Group, and Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Clinic.

Together, we are building a physician-led, patient-centered system of care dedicated to excellence, equity, and the future of healthcare.

Livability

70,542
Dublin population
$1.16M
Avg 3-bedroom home
73° / 51°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
San Francisco
29.8 mi
Pop. 3,364,862
San Jose
28.8 mi
Pop. 1,771,563
Concord
18.5 mi
Pop. 525,233
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Alameda County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$1.16M
Avg 3-bedroom home
$2,992
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
73° / 51°
Avg high / low
6.41 in
Yearly rainfall
239
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 94568
71,068
Total residents
35,603
Male residents
35,465
Female residents
Age distribution
total
71,068
0-9
11,043
10-19
8,457
20-29
7,450
30-39
13,218
40-49
13,414
50-59
7,778
60-69
5,489
70-79
3,191
80+
1,028
Ethnicity
White
21,073
Black Or African American
3,037
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
472
Asian
37,998
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
257
Other
1,693
Two Or More
6,538
Source: US Census Bureau
8
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
49
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) 17.50 mi
Buchanan Field (CCR) 20.74 mi
San Carlos Airport (SQL) 23.72 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) 38.22 mi
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) 73.89 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) 78.07 mi
Source: FAA database