A Smarter Way to Practice Surgery.
Surgeons are in high demand, yet our practice options remain limited—rigid full-time roles or unstable locums work. Doctors in Network (DIN) offers a flexible and transparent alternative designed around you.
Perform a full day of surgery.
Return to the same communities, on your schedule.
We’re a surgeon-led staffing and logistics platform that connects you with underserved hospitals seeking high-quality, continuous care. With DIN, you can set your schedule, return to the same communities, ensure post-op continuity, and earn fair compensation—without uprooting your life.
DIN vs. Locums: What’s the Difference?
See how our model compares on the things that matter most: continuity, flexibility, autonomy, and clinical insight.
As a DIN Rotating Surgeon, you get the flexibility of locums without the instability. We provide the support you need to focus on delivering high-quality care.
A note from our founder
What your schedule could look like as a DIN Rotating Surgeon:
Designed for surgical efficiency, lifestyle flexibility, and continuity.
We start by understanding your goals—whether that’s case mix, geography, schedule, or patient volume. Then we match you with hospital partners that align. You stay focused on high-impact surgical work while we manage the logistics.
Surgeons in locums, part-time, and independent roles often face compensation models that lack transparency and undervalue their work. We’re working to change that.
How DIN Compares Financially
These figures were compiled by the DIN team based on publicly available data. For a deeper dive into part-time compensation trends in ophthalmology, you can read our white paper here.
As the chart above shows, surgeons often generate significant value but take home only a fraction of it. Our goal is to increase your share and bring more transparency to how you're paid.
Unlike traditional practice models or staffing agencies, DIN uses a streamlined tech stack to cut overhead and reduce administrative waste. That means we can pass more value back to you. We also negotiate fair rates on your behalf and work directly with hospitals to ensure your time, skill, and outcomes are properly recognized.
This isn’t just about higher pay. It’s about building a model that respects your work and makes the financial side of practice more honest, simple, and fair.
What you can expect with Doctors In Network:
A practice model designed to support how you work best—clinically, logistically, and professionally.
We’re building a high-quality network of surgeons who value autonomy, collaboration, and great outcomes.
What DIN expects from you
Interested in becoming a Rotating Surgeon with DIN?
We’re building a smarter staffing and logistics model with surgeons at the center.
DIN offers flexibility, continuity, and a more sustainable way to practice. Reach out to learn about compensation, upcoming pilot opportunities, and to stay informed as we expand into additional specialties.
Ready to get started?
We’d love to have you in our beta network!
Complete a qualified DIN profile and we’ll send over a $20 Blue Bottle or Starbucks gift card as a small thank-you for your time.
Pleaste note: We are only recruiting within ophthalmology at this time.
Surgeon FAQS
How is Doctors In Network different from locum tenens or staffing agencies? Doctors In Network was built by surgeons, for surgeons—designed to offer more stability and autonomy than traditional locums. Instead of bouncing between unfamiliar sites, you’ll build recurring partnerships with hospitals that value consistency and quality. It’s flexible work without the chaos.
What types of opportunities are available through DIN?
DIN connects you with hospitals that need specialty coverage—often in nearby underserved areas where your skills can have the biggest impact. And because we prioritize regional scheduling and recurring placements, there’s no need to uproot your life to expand your practice.
What support does DIN offer around logistics and scheduling?
We handle the operational lift—scheduling, contracts, and coordination—so you can focus on care. Our AI platform matches you with hospitals that align with your preferences, and our team ensures a smooth, low-friction experience from day one in the O.R. to day 100 and beyond.
How much does it cost to join DIN?
Joining DIN is completely free for surgeons. A low monthly subscription fee only applies once a match is made. If you’d like to check your eligibility for the beta version of DIN, please fill out our interest form here.