Ophthalmology in Private Practice
Work-life balance reality from 58 Ophthalmology physicians working in Private Practice settings.
4.6/5
Satisfaction
93%
Would Choose Again
$811k
Avg Comp
43
Avg Hours/Week
Real Experiences from Private Practice Ophthalmology Physicians
“I work 4.5 days a week with 1 full day in the OR. Only office call. Patients are so thankful and happy to see! It is truly the most rewarding career. ”
South Carolina5 years33 hrs/wk$850k
“Clinic 3 days per week with a half day of surgery per week. 3.5 day work week with no call or weekend hours. ”
California20 years28 hrs/wk$1000k
“Excellent work life balance. Lots of very thankful patients. Personal practice grew quickly from a lot of good word of mouth. Enjoy keeping on top of practice finance and operations. Also rewarding having a voice and making a difference in the board room.”
Virginia4 years38 hrs/wk$1040k
“No weekends, mix of clinic and surgery”
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania5 years28 hrs/wk$300k
“No call! No weekends or holidays and I finish at 2 pm two out of 5 working days ”
Houston, Texas3 years37 hrs/wk$725k
How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings
| Practice Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 58 | 4.6/5 | 43 | $811k |
| Academic | 19 | 2.8/5 | 49 | $435k |
| Hospital-employed | 17 | 4.1/5 | 49 | $636k |
| Hospital Employed | 12 | 4.3/5 | 44 | $480k |
| Residency | 4 | 3.8/5 | 56 | $70k |
Common Questions
What's it like to be a Ophthalmology physician in Private Practice?
Based on 58 responses, Ophthalmology physicians in Private Practice report 4.6/5 satisfaction, working an average of 43 hours per week, earning an average of $811,298.93% would choose this path again.
How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Ophthalmology?
Private Practice ranks among the 1 most common settings for Ophthalmology. Compared to other settings, it offers above-average satisfaction scores.
Quick Stats
Satisfaction:4.6/5
Would Choose Again:93%
Avg Comp:$811k
Avg Hours:43