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Join a thriving, physician-led ophthalmology practice with a strong surgical reputation, established referral network, and immediate patient volume available.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate ophthalmologist interested in joining a highly successful 10-year solo private practice with opportunities for mentorship, autonomy, leadership growth, and eventual ownership potential.

We are open to candidates in:

General Ophthalmology
Cornea & External Disease
Glaucoma
Oculoplastics

Whether you are:

a new resident or fellow seeking hands-on surgical experience and mentorship, or
an experienced ophthalmologist looking for long-term practice ownership potential,
this opportunity can be tailored to your goals.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Immediate Surgical & Clinical Volume
High-volume cataract and cornea practice
Significant premium cataract and refractive-oriented patient population
Established referral base with strong community reputation
Ability to build subspecialty volume rapidly
Mentorship & Surgical Growth

Ideal for candidates wanting to strengthen:

Cornea management
Premium cataract surgery
Refractive cataract workflows
Practice efficiency and surgical flow
Business and operational management of ophthalmology practice
The practice is willing to expand in the direction of the right candidate’s interests and long-term vision.

Flexible Career Path
This opportunity is ideal for:

Physicians seeking eventual partnership/ownership
Candidates wanting autonomy without hospital bureaucracy
Young ophthalmologists wanting several years of strong experience before transitioning elsewhere
Surgeons interested in building a niche subspecialty service line
Lifestyle & Quality of Life

Located in a beautiful southern community, offering:

Safe, family-friendly community
Minimal commute times
Excellent cost of living
Easy access to outdoor recreation, hiking, lakes, skiing, and mountain living
Convenient airport access with simple travel logistics
Within driving distance of multiple major metropolitan areas
The practice location sits within approximately a 4-hour drive of several major cities, offering accessibility without the stress and congestion of large urban practice environments.

Additional Areas of Growth
Unique optional exposure includes:

Aesthetics
Wellness medicine
Holistic eye care concepts
Dry eye and ocular surface optimization
Practice branding and entrepreneurship
Training available in these areas for interested candidates.

Schedule & Call
Flexible scheduling options
Strong work-life balance
Limited call burden
Call restricted primarily to established office patients

Compensation & Future Opportunity
Competitive compensation structure
Productivity upside
Long-term partnership/ownership potential for the right candidate

Mentorship in both clinical and business aspects of private practice ophthalmology

If you are looking for a practice environment that values autonomy, innovation, surgical excellence, physician wellness, and long-term growth, we would love to speak with you.

Required Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of accredited ophthalmology residency program
Board eligible or board certified in ophthalmology
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of West Virginia
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Ability to work independently in a private practice environment
Interest in collaborative practice growth and innovation

Preferred Qualifications
(Practice is open to a wide range of candidates)

Fellowship training in:Cornea & External Disease
Glaucoma
Oculoplastics
or
Strong interest in comprehensive/general ophthalmology

Ideal Candidate Traits
Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in learning the business side of ophthalmology
Desire for autonomy and flexibility in practice style
Interest in building long-term patient relationships
Motivated to grow surgical volume and subspecialty services
Open to learning premium cataract workflows and ocular surface optimization
Interest in aesthetics, wellness, dry eye, or holistic eye care concepts is welcomed but not required
Team-oriented personality with strong work ethic and professionalism

Surgical/Clinical Experience
New graduates are encouraged to apply. The practice is particularly well suited for:

New residents or fellows seeking mentorship and high surgical exposure
Candidates wanting to strengthen cataract and corneal surgical skills
Physicians seeking a transition from training into private practice autonomy

Experienced surgeons are also encouraged to apply, especially those interested in:

Expanding a subspecialty service line
Leadership opportunities
Eventual partnership or ownership potential

Practice Environment Expectations
Comfortable managing a busy clinic and surgical schedule
Willingness to participate in practice development and patient education
Interest in helping shape future growth directions of the practice
Limited shared call responsibilities restricted primarily to established office patients

Long-Term Opportunity
The ideal long-term candidate may have interest in:

Partnership track
Equity/ownership opportunities
Building a legacy-style private practice career in a supportive, physician-led environment