Dr. Jeffrey Bruce Hess, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Hess is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated his career to eye care, with an impressive 55 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute. His extensive background has made him particularly skilled in treating complex eye conditions in patients of all ages. Dr. Hess is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse communities throughout the St. Petersburg area.

Dr. Hess practices at multiple locations in St. Petersburg, Florida, including his own practice at Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialists, as well as Saint Anthony's Health Care and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He maintains hospital privileges at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. His expertise includes treating retinal detachment, farsightedness, and eye muscle problems that affect vision alignment. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as optical …coherence tomography and retinal imaging to evaluate eye health, along with comprehensive dilated eye examinations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Hess highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.