Name: Dr. David P. Campbell,

Specialty: Ophthalmology | Cataract Surgery | Glaucoma | Retinal Disease

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – University of Florida College of Medicine

Affiliation(s): Sarasota Memorial Hospital | Premier Surgery Center of Sarasota | Sarasota Physicians Surgical Center | Sarasota Ophthalmology Associates

Location (City/State): Sarasota, Florida

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1285636365

About the Doctor

Dr. David P. Campbell is one of Sarasota’s most accomplished and comprehensively trained ophthalmologists, whose combination of Ivy-caliber medical education, subspecialty fellowship training, more than two decades of surgical experience, and extraordinary patient satisfaction record establishes him as a premier eye care specialist in Southwest Florida. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine — one of the nation’s top public medical schools and Florida’s flagship medical institution — before completing an internship in Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock from 1994 to 1995, followed by a full ophthalmology residency at Texas Tech from 1995 to 1998. He then returned to the University of Florida to complete a fellowship in Glaucoma from 1998 to 1999 — one of the most technically and clinically demanding subspecialty areas within ophthalmology — cementing his expertise in one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide.

This exceptional training pathway — spanning two of the nation’s respected medical institutions across multiple postgraduate programs — has equipped Dr. Campbell with a rare combination of comprehensive surgical skill and subspecialty-level expertise across three distinct areas of ophthalmology: cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal disease. This breadth of subspecialty coverage means that patients with complex, overlapping, or advanced eye conditions can receive expert evaluation and treatment within a single trusted practice, without the need for multiple specialist referrals to different providers.

Dr. Campbell practices at Sarasota Ophthalmology Associates — a focused, highly specialized ophthalmology practice — and performs surgeries at three distinguished facilities: Sarasota Memorial Hospital (#8 in Florida), Premier Surgery Center of Sarasota, and Sarasota Physicians Surgical Center, which holds the distinction of being recognized as a Best ASC in Ophthalmology. This last designation is particularly meaningful — it confirms that the ambulatory surgical center where Dr. Campbell performs outpatient eye procedures has been independently evaluated and recognized for exceptional quality and outcomes in ophthalmological surgery, providing patients with confidence in both their surgeon and their surgical setting.

His patient satisfaction record is flawless. With a perfect 5 out of 5 overall rating based on 56 total reviews — and perfect scores across every measured patient experience category including thoroughness of examination, follow-up care, and time spent with patients — Dr. Campbell has earned six of the seven available patient experience awards: Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Makes Time for Patients, Listens Attentively, Performs Thorough Exams, and Great Bedside Manner. This unbroken record of patient excellence across dozens of reviews reflects a physician who is as dedicated to the human experience of eye care as he is to the technical precision of every surgical procedure. He holds an active Florida State Medical License through 2027.

Education & Training

• Medical School – University of Florida College of Medicine (MD)
• Internship – Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock (1994–1995)
• Residency – Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock (1995–1998)
• Fellowship – Glaucoma, University of Florida (1998–1999)
• Subspecialty Focus – Cataract Surgery | Glaucoma | Retinal Disease

Medical Conditions Treated

• Cataracts and Age-Related Lens Clouding
• Glaucoma (Open-Angle, Narrow-Angle, Normal-Tension, Secondary)
• Macular Degeneration (Dry and Wet AMD)
• Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Eye Disease
• Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tears
• Ocular Hypertension (Elevated Eye Pressure)
• Dry Eye Disease and Ocular Surface Disorders
• Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, Presbyopia)
• Epiretinal Membrane (Macular Pucker)
• Vitreous Floaters and Posterior Vitreous Detachment
• Corneal Conditions and Anterior Segment Disorders
• Optic Nerve Disorders and Neuropathy
• Blepharitis and Eyelid Conditions
• Conjunctivitis and Ocular Infections
• Post-Surgical Eye Care and Complication Management

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation
• Premium IOL Implantation (Multifocal, Toric, Extended Depth of Focus)
• Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy, Tube Shunt Implantation)
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for Glaucoma
• Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) for Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
• Intravitreal Injection Therapy (Anti-VEGF for AMD and Diabetic Retinopathy)
• Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Tears
• YAG Laser Capsulotomy (Post-Cataract Surgery)
• Retinal Detachment Repair (Pneumatic Retinopexy, Vitrectomy)
• Comprehensive Dilated Eye Examination
• Visual Field Testing (Perimetry)
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging
• Fundus Photography and Retinal Imaging
• Gonioscopy and Anterior Segment Examination

Services Offered

Dr. Campbell’s ophthalmology practice at Sarasota Ophthalmology Associates offers a comprehensive and highly specialized range of eye care services designed to address the complete spectrum of vision and ocular health needs — from routine preventive eye exams and refractive management through advanced surgical treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal disease. His practice serves patients across all stages of adult eye health, with particular expertise in the conditions that most commonly threaten vision as patients age.

Cataract surgery is one of Dr. Campbell’s highest-volume and most expertise-recognized procedures, performed at rates that significantly exceed the Florida state average. He offers the full range of modern cataract surgical techniques, including advanced premium intraocular lens (IOL) options — such as multifocal, toric, and extended depth-of-focus lenses — that can simultaneously address astigmatism and reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses or reading glasses after surgery. His surgery is performed at Sarasota Physicians Surgical Center, recognized as a Best ASC in Ophthalmology, ensuring patients receive their cataract surgery in a facility specifically evaluated and honored for excellence in outpatient eye surgery outcomes.

Glaucoma management represents the subspecialty that defines the academic depth of Dr. Campbell’s training. His fellowship at the University of Florida — completed under the mentorship of glaucoma specialists at one of the nation’s leading ophthalmology programs — provides him with the clinical and surgical expertise needed to manage even the most complex and advanced glaucoma cases. He offers the full spectrum of glaucoma care, from medical management and laser procedures including Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, through advanced surgical interventions including trabeculectomy, tube shunt surgery, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) — choosing the most appropriate approach for each patient’s individual disease stage and risk profile.

Retinal disease management is the third pillar of Dr. Campbell’s subspecialty practice. He provides expert evaluation and treatment for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, and retinal detachment — utilizing intravitreal injection therapy, laser photocoagulation, and vitreoretinal surgical techniques to preserve and protect patients’ central and peripheral vision. His comprehensive retinal imaging capabilities — including OCT, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography — ensure precise diagnosis and monitoring of retinal conditions over time.

Services include:

• Comprehensive dilated eye examinations and vision assessments
• Cataract evaluation, surgical planning, and cataract surgery
• Premium IOL consultation and implantation (multifocal, toric, extended depth of focus)
• Glaucoma evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management
• Laser glaucoma treatment (SLT, laser peripheral iridotomy)
• Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy, tube shunt, MIGS)
• Macular degeneration evaluation and intravitreal injection therapy
• Diabetic eye disease screening and laser/injection treatment
• Retinal tear and detachment evaluation and surgical repair
• YAG laser capsulotomy for post-cataract posterior capsule opacification
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) retinal and optic nerve imaging
• Visual field testing and glaucoma progression monitoring
• Ocular hypertension monitoring and management
• Dry eye disease evaluation and treatment
• Refractive error evaluation and management
• Post-surgical eye care and long-term ophthalmological follow-up

Accepted Insurances

• Cigna (HMO, PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, PPO)
• Florida Blue (HMO, PPO)
• Humana (Medicare, PPO)
• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Please contact the practice directly to confirm additional insurance plans accepted, as coverage may vary.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Sarasota Ophthalmology Associates 1630 S Tuttle Ave Sarasota, FL 34239 📞 (941) 296-1781

Hospital & Surgical Center Affiliations

• Sarasota Memorial Hospital — Sarasota, FL (Ranked #8 in Florida)
• Premier Surgery Center of Sarasota — Sarasota, FL
• Sarasota Physicians Surgical Center — Sarasota, FL (Best ASC in Ophthalmology)