Medical surgeon

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.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

About the Division of Cardiac Surgery

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

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

Eager to teach and mentor residents and medical students

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

Michael Martin, Physician Executive Recruiter

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.

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

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