Ophthalmic Partners

What Ophthalmic Partners does

Ophthalmic Partners is a multi-specialty ophthalmology medical practice founded in 1971 and headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, with five office locations across Southeastern Pennsylvania (Bala Cynwyd, Media, Center City Philadelphia, Wills Eye Hospital) and Southern New Jersey (Marlton). The practice employs 12 board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologists and optometrists covering subspecialties including cataract and refractive surgery, cornea and external disease, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, and anterior segment surgery, performing approximately 3,000 cataract surgeries annually. Clinical capabilities include femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, LASIK/PRK, MIGS and traditional glaucoma surgery, corneal transplantation (DSEK, DMEK, DALK), corneal collagen crosslinking, TearCare for dry eye, and routine eye examinations, with physicians holding attending and instructor positions at Wills Eye Institute (established 1832) and Jefferson Health System / Thomas Jefferson University.

The practice operates on a professional services revenue model, billing insurance carriers (Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial plans) and patients directly, with patient out-of-pocket charges for non-covered items (e.g., $50 refraction, $200 surgery deposit, $25 form completion fees). Patient acquisition is predominantly sales-led, driven by physician referrals, insurance network participation, and direct patient outreach through the practice website, online appointment requests, and a Modmed (EMA) patient portal. No external investors, parent company, or PE/VC backing is disclosed; ownership appears to be physician-based within an independent private practice structure.

The company differentiates through deep subspecialty clinical talent, 50+ years of regional brand equity, continuous recognition on regional and national Top Doctor lists, and its clinical affiliation with Wills Eye Institute, which provides access to complex surgical infrastructure and academic referral channels. The practice has no disclosed AI/ML, software, or digital health products; its competitive moat is grounded in clinical reputation, physician expertise, and multi-location distribution rather than technology.

Name

Ophthalmic Partners

Legal name

Ophthalmic Partners

Website

https://oppdoctors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ophthalmic Partners is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice founded in 1971, operating five locations across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey with 12 fellowship-trained physicians delivering cataract, cornea, glaucoma, LASIK, and pediatric eye care to individual patients, affiliated with Wills Eye Institute and Jefferson Health System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Neuro-Ophthalmology (HLAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Laser vision correction
• Cornea surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Bala Cynwyd

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Professional medical services for eye examinations, diagnostic testing, and surgical procedures. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements, patient co-pays, and out-of-pocket payments for premium services and procedures not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ophthalmic Partners is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice delivering comprehensive eye care from routine examinations to advanced surgical procedures. Core offerings include cataract surgery (with femtosecond laser), corneal transplants and crosslinking, glaucoma management, LASIK/PRK laser vision correction, TearCare dry eye treatment, pediatric ophthalmology, and diabetic eye care — delivered across five office locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Product overview

Ophthalmic Partners is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive eye care services through 5 locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The practice operates 12 physicians and optometrists specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, cornea and external disease, anterior segment, pediatric ophthalmology, and glaucoma. Core surgical services include cataract surgery (with femtosecond laser technology), corneal collagen crosslinking, corneal transplants (DSEK, DMEK, DALK), glaucoma treatments (including MIGS), laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK), and pediatric ophthalmology. The practice also provides routine eye care, diabetic eye care, and TearCare treatment for dry eye. Ophthalmic Partners is affiliated with Wills Eye Institute and Jefferson Health System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of a cloudy lens and replacement with an intraocular lens implant (IOL), including standard, complex, and femtosecond laser-assisted procedures with various premium lens options, performed for adult patients with cataracts.
• Corneal Collagen Crosslinking Minimally invasive in-office procedure using riboflavin eye drops and ultraviolet light to treat keratoconus by strengthening corneal tissue, intended for patients with progressive keratoconus.
• Cornea Surgery Surgical treatments including full-thickness corneal transplant (Penetrating Keratoplasty), DSEK, DMEK, DALK, keratoprosthesis, and Intralase Enabled Keratoplasty for patients with corneal disease or damage.
• Diabetic Eye Care Comprehensive eye exams and treatment for diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes-related eye conditions, intended for patients with diabetes.
• Glaucoma Treatments Medical and surgical management of glaucoma including eye drops, laser procedures, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and traditional glaucoma surgeries, intended for patients with glaucoma and related disorders.
• Laser Vision Correction (LASIK/PRK) Refractive surgical procedures using an excimer laser to reshape the cornea for correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, including all-laser LASIK, intended for patients seeking vision correction.
• TearCare 15-minute in-office procedure using SmartLid technology to treat meibomian gland disorders by applying low heat to gently express meibum, intended for patients with dry eye.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology Eye care services for children including strabismus surgery, amblyopia treatment, and retinopathy of prematurity screening, intended for pediatric patients and their families.
• Routine Eye Care Comprehensive eye examinations including visual acuity testing, refraction, dilated exams, and prescription services for glasses and contact lenses, intended for general patients seeking primary eye care.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Wills Eye InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Wills Eye Institute, world-renowned eye care facility established in 1832. Physicians have staff privileges and serve as attending surgeons and instructors at Wills Eye. Wills Eye provides comprehensive eye care with advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing capabilities.
• Jefferson Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Jefferson Health System. Physicians serve as instructors at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University. Active involvement in education and surgical training of ophthalmology residents and fellows.
• ModmedcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides patient portal technology (EMA) for appointment requests, prescription refills, health information access, secure messaging, and online bill payment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Wills Eye Hospital: World-renowned Philadelphia eye hospital and ophthalmology training institution since 1832. Comparable as the leading regional eyecare provider and Ophthalmic Partners' primary referral partner; competes for the same patient base in the Philadelphia market.
• Vantage EyeCare: Mid-Atlantic regional ophthalmology management services organization supporting multi-specialty practices. Comparable as a regional eye care platform serving similar physician practices and patient mix in the Pennsylvania / New Jersey corridor.

Direct peers

• Mid Atlantic Retina: Large multi-specialty retina and ophthalmology group serving the Mid-Atlantic region. Comparable as a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in the same geography with fellowship-trained physicians and a heavy surgical mix.
• Kremer Eye Center: Greater Philadelphia multi-location ophthalmology and LASIK practice offering cataract, refractive, and corneal surgery. Comparable as a regional multi-specialty ophthalmology group with overlapping surgical services and patient demographics.
• Center for Sight: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice with multiple locations offering cataract, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastic services. Comparable as a regional, multi-specialty ophthalmology group with a similar service mix and physician-led operating model.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and PRK. Comparable as a direct competitor in refractive cataract and laser vision correction, particularly relevant given Ophthalmic Partners' femtosecond laser investment.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform with hundreds of locations across the US. Comparable as a multi-specialty ophthalmology consolidator with eyes on the same Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets and aggressive recruiting programs.
• US Eye (USHG): PE-backed multi-specialty ophthalmology platform with locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable as a fast-growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology consolidator that competes for both physicians and patients in overlapping regional markets.
• Bausch + Lomb Surgical: Global ophthalmic surgical device manufacturer with IOLs, cataract equipment, and LASIK platforms. Comparable as a key supplier partner that defines the technology landscape (e.g., Alcon multifocal IOLs) Ophthalmic Partners operates within.

Others

• Davis Vision: National managed vision care company administering vision benefits for health plans. Comparable as a key payor/insurance relationship for any ophthalmology practice, including Ophthalmic Partners' commercial carrier mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oppdoctors
• Instagraminstagram.com/ophthalmicpartners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ophthalmic-partners-of-pennsylvania-p-c-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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