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Chair of Surgery – MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Location: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (MSFMC)

Reports to: System Chair of Surgery & Hospital VPMA

MedStar Health is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as Chair of Surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. This leadership position is an exciting opportunity to shape clinical programs at one of the region’s busiest hospitals while contributing to the growth and success of a nationally recognized health system.

Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center is the Baltimore Region hub for gastrointestinal diseases and surgery for Medstar Health. The system is aligned with Georgetown University School of Medicine and has an extensive clinical and educational portfolio. The hospital sponsors a full residency in general surgery graduating 4 chief residents per year. The clinical portfolio includes programs in Bariatric, Colorectal, Breast, Surgical Oncology, Acute Care Surgery, General and Gastrointestinal surgery among other programs.

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Key Responsibilities

The Site Chief will be responsible for guiding the overall professional, clinical, and administrative activities of the Department of Surgery. This includes leading departmental meetings including, the perioperative services committee, working closely with hospital leadership, and ensuring that surgical services are well integrated into the hospital’s operations. The role carries broad accountability for the quality of surgical care, oversight of clinical performance, and support of continuing education and professional development for surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Successful candidates will bring a proven track record of leadership within a hospital or academic medical center, with demonstrated strengths in quality improvement, surgical education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and physician engagement being valued.

If you are an accomplished surgeon with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and innovation, we invite you to explore this opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, providers, and the community we serve.

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Qualifications

• MD or DO with current board certification in Surgery. Hepatobiliary surgery, complex gastrointestinal surgery or other similar expertise desirable but not required.

• Eligible for (or currently holding) unrestricted medical licensure in Maryland.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital or academic medical center setting.

• Strong commitment to quality improvement, clinical integration, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Proven track record in mentoring, credentialing, and fostering professional development.

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Why Join MedStar?

Joining MedStar Health means becoming part of the largest healthcare system in the region, with access to extensive resources, strong academic partnerships, and a commitment to advancing surgical care. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading one of the region’s most dynamic surgical departments. You will collaborate with a nationally recognized team of surgical and hospital leaders, drawing on the full breadth of MedStar Health’s resources, including cutting-edge surgical platforms and robust academic partnerships. Just as importantly, you will be positioned for continued growth, playing a central role in advancing clinical programs, improving operational performance, and shaping patient outcomes across the system.

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Salary range is dependent upon specialty and experience.