Dr. Eric Polk
Staff Optometrist · Washington University In St. Louis
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Dr. Eric Polk is a Staff Optometrist, currently affiliated with Washington University In St. Louis, based in St Louis, MO. As a optometrist, Dr. Polk contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in St Louis, MO. They have been with Washington University In St. Louis for 5 years. Dr. Polk holds academic credentials, including Optometry and Bachelor of Science (B.S.), from University of Missouri-Saint Louis and Missouri State University. Core competencies include Optometry, Lasik, Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology, Ocular Disease. Washington University In St. Louis operates in the Education sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit optometrist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to optometrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The St Louis, MO healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 12,945 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the optometrist specialty. Eric Polk is one of them.
- 213 optometrists are based in MO (out of 26,542 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 296 contacts at Washington University In St. Louis are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical optometrist compensation in MO: $87,000 – $161,000 (median $121,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of optometrists in MO: Clarkson Eyecare (18), Mercy (5), Crown Vision Center (4).
- 12% of optometrists in MO hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 79% of optometrists in MO have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting optometrist
Healthcare professionals with optometrist expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.
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Dr. Eric Polk is based in St Louis, MO. They are currently affiliated with Washington University In St. Louis.
Dr. Eric Polk specializes in optometrist. Their current role is Staff Optometrist.
Dr. Eric Polk currently works at Washington University In St. Louis. They have been there for 5 years.
Dr. Eric Polk attended University of Missouri-Saint Louis and Missouri State University.
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Recruiting optometrists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for optometrists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
optometrists in MO typically earn $87,000 to $161,000 annually, with a median of $121,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.