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Hartford, Connecticut

Ophthalmologist

OphthalmologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$375k-$425k

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Job Description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Starling Physicians is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Ophthalmologist to join our expanding Ophthalmology department. Looking for a team player to join this very well regarded, long established, collegial practice.

  • The practice has fellowship trained retina, cornea, glaucoma, and oculoplastics.
  • All technology is available and will acquire any additional desired needs.
  • Sites of service to include New Britain and Wethersfield, CT.
  • Coordinated resources and shared expertise.
  • Complete administrative and care management support.

Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain Connecticut licensure before you begin practicing.
  • Board Certification/Eligibility and DEA license required.

We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Shareholder opportunity
  • Generous CME funding for professional development
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Complete administrative and care management support

Coordinated Resources and Shared Expertise

  • If you are an interested candidate, please reach out to our recruiters at providerrecruitment@starlingphysicians.com
  • Compensation Range: $375,000-$425,000

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, quality measures and location of position.

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Key Responsibilities

The Ophthalmologist will provide high-quality, patient-centric eye care within a multispecialty practice. They will collaborate with a team of fellowship-trained specialists to deliver coordinated care and support clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Retina surgeryCornea surgeryGlaucoma treatmentPatient careClinical documentationMedical administration

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$400k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $386k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 133 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
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 Summit Health

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Shareholder opportunity
Generous CME funding
Professional growth opportunities
Administrative support
Coordinated resources