Gustavo E. Gamero is a board certified ophthalmologist who practices in the areas of comprehensive ophthalmology and glaucoma, including various types of anterior segment laser surgery.

Dr. Gamero received his medical degree from Cayetano Heredia University in Peru, South America in 1981.  He came to the United States in 1986 to obtain multiple sub-speciality training at the University of Texas and Duke University.  Dr. Gamero later received a second residency in ophthalmology at the Catholic Medical Center in New York City.  He went on to complete an 18 month fellowship in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma at the University of Louisville, where he stayed as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology for five years.  Dr. Gamero then moved to Florida serving as Assistant Professor and Director of the Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmolgy, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, before joining St. Luke's.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Gamero has lectured at national scientific events and in South America, maintaining a close academic relationship with organized ophthalmology in his country of origin, Peru.  He has produced original work in the area of glaucoma including papers, book chapters, and monographs.  He speaks fluent English and Spanish.  Dr. Gamero and his wife Margaret have two sons, David and Daniel.  He enjoys music, tennis, and swimming.

Professional Affiliations

Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Active Member of the American Glaucoma Society

Florida Medical Association

Pasco County Medical Society