Chief Physician of Cerebrovascular Division Houston Methodist

Chief Physician Cerebrovascular Division

Houston Methodist Hospital seeks a visionary neurovascular specialist to serve as Chief Physician of the Cerebrovascular Division within the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute in the Texas Medical Center. This premier academic leadership opportunity is ideal for a candidate with strong expertise in cerebrovascular care, clinical/translational research, and program development.

The Division Chief will lead and grow the division's clinical, academic, and research missions, with oversight of outpatient and inpatient stroke services, the TeleStroke program, carotid duplex services, and stroke fellowship training. In partnership with department leadership, this individual will help shape strategic direction, expand clinical trials and translational research, and mentor faculty and trainees.

Qualified candidates may be considered for an Endowed Chair in Cerebrovascular Diseases. Houston Methodist offers a competitive startup package, protected administrative time, and strong institutional support for program growth.

The Houston Methodist Neurological Institute is a nationally recognized center of excellence with a highly collaborative environment across multiple neurology subspecialties. The Institute serves as a destination program for complex neurological care and is a recognized leader in translational neuroscience and multidisciplinary collaboration. Faculty also benefit from direct access to the Houston Methodist Research Institute, including extensive research space, core facilities, and infrastructure supporting investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored research.

Qualifications: MD or MD/PhD; board certified/eligible in Neurology; fellowship training or equivalent expertise in cerebrovascular disease; demonstrated success in clinical trials, translational research, and extramural funding; proven leadership in program development and academic medicine; commitment to education, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Open-rank faculty appointment with primary academic affiliation to Weill Cornell Medical College.

Houston Methodist: Houston Methodist is nationally recognized for excellence in neurology and neurosurgery, ranked the #1 hospital system in Texas, and holds a prestigious position on Forbes America's Best Large Employers List.