Neurotology Opportunity- South Sacramento, CA

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a board-certified / board eligible fellowship trained Neurotologist to take over an established Neurotology practice within a comprehensive Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery department in Sacramento, California. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a busy regional referral-based practice in Neurotology within in an integrated health-care system. Our Neurotologist collaborates closely with our Neurosurgery team in performing skull base surgery and has the support of a Neurosurgical ICU with Neurointensivists. In addition, our Neurotologist enjoys the support of a Physician Assistant and Physical Therapists well-trained in vestibular disorders and support for otologic procedures and neurotology, as well as Behavioral Medicine. There is full Audiology support within the department, including full vestibular and advanced audiologic testing. We are one of the top five busiest cochlear implant centers in the state with two experienced full time implant audiologists.

The nine OHNS physicians currently in the department provide a full range of services including general otolaryngology, laryngology / voice, otology / neurotology, endocrine surgery, sleep surgery, rhinology, and head and neck oncologic surgery. We work closely with our colleagues in maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, plastic surgery, endocrine, and sleep medicine. Our medical center enjoys a strong affiliation with the University of California at Davis, serving as a teaching hospital for residents in many specialties, including HNS. We are also affiliated with several other residency training programs in HNS, MFS, and Emergency Medicine and are involved with medical student teaching through California Northstate University.

The Kaiser Permanente Health Plan is the largest and most experienced integrated health-care system in the country. Established almost 80 years ago, our program has received national awards of excellence and continues to serve as a health-care leader and the model for health care reform nationally, as well as internationally. The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is a physician owned and managed multispecialty group associated with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. With close to 11,000 physicians in Northern California, 21 medical centers, and covering over 4.6 million members, it is the largest and most successful medical group in the United States. We offer a very competitive salary, flexible schedules, and an outstanding benefits and retirement package. Please visit our website at https : / / northerncalifornia.permanente.org for more information.

Sacramento boasts warm weather and year-round recreational activities. Forbes recently ranked Sacramento as one of the best places to live in California, and Money Magazine ranked Sacramento as one of the best places to live in the nation.   There is an active artist community, including art galleries, museums, and music productions. Sacramento is centrally located between the San Francisco Bay Area, with its coastline and urban attractions, and the outdoor mountain playground of Lake Tahoe. In addition, Sacramento benefits from the abundance of neighboring farmlands and wineries, allowing for a robust food scene including many Farm to Fork events. Other vacation destinations, such as the Napa Valley, Monterey / Carmel, and several national parks including Yosemite and the Redwoods and Sequoias, are within a half-day drive.

For more information on our program and practice opportunities, please contact me by phone or email. In addition, you can contact our Physician Recruiter, Victor Ramirez at Victor.R.Ramirez@kp.org or 510-853-2812.

Sincerely,

Ben J Balough, MD

Neurotologist

Office : (916) 525-6268

Cell : (916) 539-8172

ben.j.balough@kp.org

Levi G. Ledgerwood, MD, FACS

Chief, Department of Head and Neck Surgery

Office : (916) 525-6354

Cell : (916) 862-0312

levi.g.ledgerwood@kp.org

Please visit our website to view all of our opportunities located throughout Northern California https : / / northerncalifornia.permanente.org /

We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.