Cardiothoracic Surgeon

As a Cardiovascular Surgeon at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, you will join an established hospital-employed practice as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health and Duke Lifepoint network. You will contribute to a collaborative work environment while utilizing advanced resources to deliver exceptional patient care. This role offers the opportunity to perform a full scope of adult cardiovascular procedures within an integrated heart center. Practice Info Hospital-employed practice with two existing CV Surgeons The Frye Regional Heart Center is an integrated Cardiovascular service line that consists of Cardiac Surgeons, Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists Duke Heart Network affiliate; the first in western North Carolina Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital located in Hickory, NC, and is part of Lifepoint Health Responsibilities Perform a full scope of adult cardiovascular procedures Perform coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Perform arrhythmia surgery Perform thoracic aortic surgery, including aortic aneurysm repair and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) Perform valvular repair and replacement, including open valve operations, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) Shift & Schedule Call is 1:3 Qualifications BE/BC Cardiovascular Surgeon Experience preferred but not required Preferred Fellowship in transcatheter valve and aortic surgery Position is available to both Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons