The Division of Thoracic Surgery at  Stamford Health , in collaboration with  Columbia University  and  NewYork-Presbyterian , is seeking a  board-certified or board-eligible General Thoracic Surgeon  at the  Assistant Professor  level to join our expanding team.

Position Highlights:

• Candidates should be proficient in all aspects of general thoracic surgery, including  pulmonary, mediastinal, and esophageal  disease.
• Expertise in  robotic (Da Vinci) and VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)  is required.
• The role includes opportunities for  clinical and/or translational research .
• Teaching responsibilities  for medical students and residents will be expected.
• Strong  interpersonal and communication skills  are essential.

The successful candidate will be employed by  Stamford Health  and hold a  faculty appointment at Columbia University . The  primary clinical site  will be  Stamford Hospital  in Stamford, Connecticut, with secondary responsibilities at  NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center  and potentially at NYP satellite facilities in  Bronxville and the Hudson Valley .

Applicants must hold an  M.D. or equivalent degree .

About Stamford Health:

Stamford Health is an  independent, not-for-profit health system  dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to our community. We are proud to serve as the  largest teaching affiliate  of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Our thoracic surgery program is a  joint partnership  with Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian. The  Bennett Cancer Center’s  medical and radiation oncology programs are collaborative members of the  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute  and  Brigham Cancer Center , providing access to  world-class expertise and clinical trials , and supporting  five specialty tumor boards .

Stamford Health’s thoracic surgery program features:

• Two  Da Vinci Xi (DV5)  robotic systems
• The  ION robotic bronchoscopy system
• A dedicated  interventional pulmonology service  supporting the lung cancer program
• Leadership in the  Esophageal Specialty Center , offering multidisciplinary care for benign and malignant foregut conditions
• Active participation in the  Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Database

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Sign on bonus
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center 

As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying

the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and

encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.

Why Stamford?

Just 1 hour from NYC, Stamford offers a vibrant, walkable downtown, top-rated schools, cultural attractions, and easy access to major airports and commuter rail.

Interviews are being scheduled now!  If interested, apply or send CV and cover letter to Josie Eldred, HR Partner, at Show Email jeldred@stamhealth.org .

Join Stamford Health and be part of a team that’s redefining what it means to care.

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized care and access to the most sophisticated clinical expertise available. This commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the clinicians on our team and the way they treat patients, to the thoughtful design of our spaces.  As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions—mind, body, and spirit.  

Stamford Health is a non-profit, independent, physician-led health system dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care with leading-edge clinical expertise. With more than 3,700 employees, we serve our community through a comprehensive network that includes the 305-bed Stamford Hospital, Stamford Health Medical Group with over 40 locations across lower Fairfield County, and a growing number of ambulatory care center

Nationally recognized for excellence in quality and safety:

- Five-Star Overall Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

- High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

- Magnet® Designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center

- Certified™ Great Place to Work

- Planetree Certified 

- Major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons with residency training programs in OB/GYN Family Medicine; Internal Medicine, and Surgery.

- Clinical partnerships include Columbia University Irving Medical Center for advanced cardiac care, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for orthopedic services, and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center for oncology.