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World Class Vision Care
St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute has a long-standing reputation for excellence in cataract surgery and eye care. The eye surgeons and ophthalmologists at St. Luke’s are known for their expertise and dedication to caregiving. With state of the art equipment and facilities, our doctors continue the tradition of innovation and development of new technologies and techniques in ophthalmology that our founder, Dr. James Gills began when he first opened the doors in 1968.
Patients from over 75 countries have visited us for cataract and refractive surgery and for treatment of other diseases of the eye including retina diseases and glaucoma. Others turn to St. Luke’s for hearing, and plastic surgery services. The entire team of medical professionals at St. Luke’s is focused on providing our patients with a pleasant, comfortable experience from well-care exams to specialized consultations and surgical procedures.
When patients visit our eye clinics in Tarpon Springs, Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Spring Hill and The Villages, they can expect to be treated as though they are a member of our own families. From the first phone call or email to the follow-up visit and beyond, we’re here to provide optimal outcomes for your vision needs.
Use this website to research our doctors, the eye care and other services we provide, our clinic locations and more. When you’re ready, call us with questions or to schedule an appointment. We will assist you every step of the way.
Our President & CEO
Dr. Pit Gills a cataract surgeon and board-certified ophthalmologist, is also fellowship-trained in cornea surgery and disease. Since joining St. Luke’s in 2001, his skill, extensive training, and experience with many types of intraocular lenses and latest laser technologies have allowed him to provide his patients with the most current treatment advancements. At the same time, his philosophy is to practice balance and restraint – drawing on his broad spectrum of specialties – to tailor each treatment for each individual and knowing when to use, and when not to use the latest technologies.
In addition to treating current patients and leading the team of cataract surgeons at St. Luke’s, Dr. Gills is engaged in developing new techniques that will benefit patients in the future. He has participated in multiple clinical studies and FDA trials of intraocular lenses and has published articles in key scientific journals and medical textbooks. Dr. Gills also shares his extensive surgical experience through presentations to colleagues at major scientific symposiums.
Today, as President and CEO of one of the largest freestanding ambulatory eye care centers in the United States, Dr. Pit Gills has performed more than 40,000 cataract surgeries, making him the one of the most sought-after cataract surgeons in Florida. Dr. Pit Gills approaches each patient as if they were a member of his family, asking himself, “What would I do if this was my mother, my brother, or my sister?” This philosophy is what has made St. Luke’s the choice of patients from over 77 countries. Dr. Pit Gills is proud to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of St. Luke's in 2018.
