Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery - Physician

A mid-career cardiac surgeon specializing in aortic and general adult cardiac surgery at Tufts Medical Center's Cardiovascular Center. Responsibilities include leading clinical programs, performing a wide range of cardiac surgeries, and contributing to academic training and research. The role offers opportunities to grow a robust practice within a leading heart and vascular integrated health system.

Tufts Medical Center and its CardioVascular Center are seeking a mid-career level cardiac surgeon with experience in aortic surgery and general cardiac surgery. The ideal candidate will support and drive the growth of the clinical and academic programs of the Division. Primary clinical responsibilities will include the broad spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, with a special emphasis on aortic surgery. The recruited surgeon will have ample opportunities to establish and/or grow a robust practice and advance their career.

About the Division of Cardiac Surgery

The Division:

• Is part of the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center, an integrated Heart and Vascular Center with financial and strategic alignment across Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and Vascular Surgery
• Has robust and growing interdisciplinary programs in advanced heart failure surgery, valvular/structural heart disease, cardiac arrhythmia, aortic disease, and ischemic heart disease.
• Performs approximately 1,000 cardiac surgical procedures per year
• Has one of the largest heart transplant programs in the country; in 2024, Tufts cardiac surgeons performed a record 70 heart transplants, the most of any center in New England and to date in 2025 is annualizing to a higher number. A broad and growing referral base with increasing volume of referrals for advanced HF evaluation as well as a strong collaboration with Cardiology and an evolved Critical Care program all support continued growth of the transplant program.
• Trains the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons through an ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery residency program

Job Requirements:

• Board-Certified
• Driven, collegial, and ambitious with a team-player mentality
• Possess outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Eager to teach and mentor residents and medical students

Location: Tufts Medical Center, the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine

Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to send a Cover Letter and CV to:
Michael Martin, Physician Executive Recruiter

Compensation:

Tufts Medical Center offers a competitive salary commensurate with training and practice experience. A faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine will be offered commensurate with academic qualifications.

Who we are:

Tufts Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Tufts Medicine, a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for TUSM. The strong relationship between Tufts Medicine and TUSM is evident in our governance, academic and research structure. Tufts Medicine is comprised of the following clinical entities:

• Tufts Medicine Professional Group (TMPG)
• Tufts Medicine Integrated Network (TMIN)
• Tufts Medical Center
• Lowell General Hospital
• MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
• Tufts Care at Home

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