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Sight MD
Amityville, New York

Ophthalmologist - Cataract Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$450,000

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Ophthalmologist – Comprehensive Cataract Surgeon

SightMD | Amityville, NY

Are you ready to advance your career with a physician-led practice that prioritizes exceptional patient care, mentorship, and innovation? SightMD is seeking Comprehensive Ophthalmologists to join our growing team in New York, with opportunities based in Amityville, NY.

As part of our continued growth and succession planning, we welcome both experienced surgeons and recent residency or fellowship graduates who are eager to build a rewarding, long-term career in a collaborative and supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to step into an established practice with a strong, built-in patient base following the retirement of a long-standing physician.

Why Join SightMD?

SightMD is a highly respected, patient-centered ophthalmology group recognized for excellence across multiple subspecialties, including advanced refractive cataract surgery. Our practice model is designed to allow physicians to focus on delivering outstanding clinical care—without the burden of unnecessary administrative tasks.

You’ll Benefit From

  • Full technician and scribe support
  • State-of-the-art ophthalmic technology
  • Mentorship from leading surgeons in the region
  • A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and physician autonomy

What We Offer

  • Mentorship & Collaboration

Work alongside experienced surgeons who are leaders in their fields. We provide structured mentorship and support to ensure a smooth transition and long-term success.

  • Cutting-Edge Technology

Practice in modern facilities equipped with the latest ophthalmic technology to enhance outcomes and efficiency.

  • Practice Autonomy

Enjoy clinical independence while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and input.

  • Career Growth & Leadership

Equity partnership opportunities available within the first three years, along with options to participate in clinical research, leadership councils, and strategic initiatives.

  • Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
  • $450,000+ Total Compensation
  • $325,000 base compensation with performance bonuses
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Malpractice coverage
  • CME allowance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses

About the Location

Practice in beautiful Long Island, known for its coastal lifestyle, vibrant communities, and easy access to New York City.

  • Explore Long Island: discoverlongisland.com
  • Learn more about SightMD: sightmd.com

Contact Information

Brad Kligman, MD,

Chief Medical Officer

516.297.0640

bkligman@sightmd.com [bkligman@sightmd.com]

Ben McConnell,

Director, Growth

814,381,8491

bmcconnell@sightgrowthpartners.com [bmcconnell@sightgrowthpartners.com]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at peopleservices@sightgrowthpartners.com [peopleservices@sightgrowthpartners.com]

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cataract and refractive surgical care to an established patient base in Amityville, NY. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while utilizing state-of-the-art ophthalmic technology to enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be comprehensive ophthalmologists, including recent residency or fellowship graduates or experienced surgeons. A commitment to patient-centered care and a desire for long-term career growth within a physician-led practice are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Refractive SurgerySurgical Mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist - Cataract Surgeon at Sight MD a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 988 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 92% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$388k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $359k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 6 employers

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19
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
13% this job
CME allowance
8% this job
Relocation assistance
5% this job
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 988 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Amityville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$643k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,152/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sight MD

Medical Practices
Hauppauge, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Malpractice coverage
CME allowance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance