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The Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute Cleveland Clinic

Thoracic Surgeon

The world class cardiothoracic surgery program at Cleveland Clinic is seeking a General Thoracic Surgeon to join our established and highly respected practice. This position will be based primarily out of our west side regional hospital locations with a “home base” at MetroHealth Hospital and an affiliation to the Cleveland Clinic main campus.

Our highly trained and skilled surgeons care for patients with benign and malignant diseases of the lungs, chest wall, pleural space, and mediastinum. The practice offers a full spectrum of endoscopic procedures of the lungs and esophagus, as well as dilation and stenting procedures. Minimally invasive surgical approaches are used in the treatment of both benign and malignant chest pathology.

Requirements: Board Certified / Board Eligible American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Ohio or eligibility to obtain an Ohio medical license.  A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience can be obtained  with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.

Opportunity to develop a rewarding practice in thoracic surgery while benefiting from these key features:

• Opportunity for research
• Robotics program with state-of-the-art equipment
• Focus on all aspects of general thoracic surgery
• Collaboration with staff in the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute.

The successful candidate will have a joint appointment with the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Institute at Fairview Hospital and MetroHealth Hospital. Moreover, our physicians enjoy full access to an expert team of caregivers, from medical oncology & radiation oncology, to radiology and experienced OR staff, including advanced practice practitioners.

Sudish C. Murthy, MD, PhD, FACS, FCCP

Daniel and Karen Lee Endowed Chair in Thoracic Surgery

Professor of Surgery, CCLCM of Case Western Reserve University

Section Head, General Thoracic Surgery

Surgical Director, Center of Major Airway Disease

This dynamic position commands an extremely competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including medical malpractice coverage and a collegial work environment.

Interested candidates should submit an application in confidence with Cover Letter and current CV Click HERE to Apply in Confidence

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  Smoke/Drug Free Environment

Requirements: Board Certified / Board Eligible American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Ohio or eligibility to obtain an Ohio medical license.  A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience can be obtained  with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body. We enjoy a strong reputation for outstanding quality care. U.S News & World Report has declared that we are among the top four "Best Hospitals" in America. In cardiology and cardiac surgery, we lead the nation. Our Heart Center has been ranked number one in America for fourteen years in row in U.S.News and World Report. Cleveland Clinic Urological Institute and Digestive Disease Center are ranked very near the top, and our specialties of orthopaedics, otolaryngology, nephrology, neurology/neurological surgery, rheumatology, pulmonary, endocrinology, and geriatrics are each among America's ten best in their fields. Other specialties noted for national excellence include ophthalmology, gynecology, cancer, and psychiatry. Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic offers highly specialized pediatric care in a family-centered atmosphere. It has been ranked the best children's hospital in Ohio by Child magazine. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 as a not-for-profit group pract...ice, integrating clinical and hospital care with research and physician education. In addition to our Cleveland location, we have Cleveland Clinic Florida, with a unified medical campus in Weston, Florida, offering the full spectrum of care. Cleveland Clinic has more than 1,800 salaried physicians on staff, representing approximately 120 specialties and subspecialties. In 2008, they provided a total of 3.3 million visits. Patients came to us from across America and from more than 80 nations. We also lead an extensive system of community hospitals in Cleveland called the Cleveland Clinic Hospitals. This system is made up of Cleveland Clinic and Fairview Hospital, Lakewood Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Euclid Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Huron Hospital, and South Pointe Hospital. With 2,957 staffed beds, Cleveland Clinic Hospitals offers broad geographic coverage, a full continuum of care, improved quality and lower cost of care to Northeast Ohio residents.

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