Albany Medical College is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Transplant Surgeon to join its established and collaborative abdominal transplant program. This is an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team within a leading academic health system that supports clinical excellence, education, and continued program growth.

 

• A comprehensive transplant practice with a focus on kidney and pancreas transplantation
• Participation in multi-organ deceased donor procurement
• A broad surgical scope, including general surgery and vascular access procedures
• Access to robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques

 

• Experience in kidney and pancreas transplantation
• Proficiency in multi-organ donor procurement
• Training or experience in robotic and minimally invasive surgery

 

The successful applicant will play an active role in advancing the transplant program while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position includes an academic appointment at Albany Medical College, with rank commensurate with experience, and provides meaningful opportunities in teaching, quality initiatives, and clinical collaboration.

 

• Established and growing abdominal transplant referral base across the Capital Region and surrounding communities
• Comprehensive transplant program supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Broad case mix including kidney and pancreas transplantation
• Participation in multi-organ donor procurement through the Center for Donation & Transplant (CDT)
• Access to advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci Xi robotic system
• Opportunities to contribute to program development, quality improvement, and clinical research
• Modern surgical suite and system-wide EMR
• Teaching opportunities with residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers

 

• MD/DO (or equivalent) with board certification or eligibility in transplant surgery
• Completion of an ASTS-accredited transplant surgery fellowship
• Demonstrated experience in kidney and pancreas transplantation
• Ability to provide a current operative case log reflecting active surgical practice
• Experience or strong interest in robotic and minimally invasive surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New York
• Academic experience or interest sufficient for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to care
• Commitment to education, quality improvement, and academic medicine

 

• Competitive base salary range $320,000-$448,000 depending on academic rank with additional incentive pay
• Robust sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team
• Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

 

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

 

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

 

 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Henry and Sally Schaffer Chair

Chief of Surgery

 

Physician Recruitment

 

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.