Ophthalmology

10 metropolitan areas with the highest number of employed ophthalmologists

Chicago and its surrounding suburbs have the highest number of ophthalmologists in any metropolitan area, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By: Claire Wallace

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

The number of employed ophthalmologists in 10 cities and their suburbs:

1. Chicago: 730

2. San Jose, Calif.: 310

3. Boston: 230

4. Miami: 210

5. Detroit: 190

6. Minneapolis: 160

7. Atlanta: 130

8. Boulder, Colo.: 100

8. Portland, Ore.: 100

10. Honolulu: 90

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