Physician - care surgeon

Department/Unit:
Surgery Transplant
Work Shift:
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.
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

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

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

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)

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. 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.
KMarie King, MD, MS, MBA
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.
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