Thoracic and Esophageal Surgeon

Overview

Thoracic and Esophageal Surgeon — Dell Medical School, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. Posted:
Feb 6, 2026. Apply By:
Open until filled.

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - a UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School works to provide exceptional cardiovascular and thoracic care in Central Texas and beyond. Through collaborative research across The University of Texas at Austin and training programs that empower aspiring surgeons, the department strives to define the future of cardiovascular and thoracic care. The faculty includes board-certified surgeons and national leaders in surgeons who treat a wide range of complex heart, thoracic and vascular diseases.

The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, in partnership with Ascension Texas, is seeking a full-time thoracic and esophageal surgeon to help expand a rapidly growing robotic thoracic oncology and foregut/esophageal surgery program across Austin and Central Texas. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery, with demonstrated commitment to minimally invasive and robotic surgery, high-quality outcomes, and multidisciplinary cancer care.

This role is ideal for a surgeon who thrives in a high-growth academic environment and is motivated to build a regionally dominant, nationally recognized program in:

• Robotic thoracic surgery (RATS)
• Robotic lung cancer surgery and complex thoracic oncology
• Esophageal cancer surgery and foregut disease
• Advanced endoscopy and minimally invasive esophageal interventions
• Complex reoperative thoracic and esophageal surgery (preferred)
• Chest wall tumor and reconstruction experience

Essential Functions
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The thoracic and esophageal surgeon will be expected to:

• Perform the full scope of general thoracic surgery, with emphasis on robotic thoracic oncology; advanced minimally invasive lung resection (including segmentectomy); mediastinal and pleural disease; esophageal and foregut surgery
• Provide high-level perioperative management and inpatient thoracic surgical care
• Participate in on-call responsibilities consistent with divisional coverage needs
• Work collaboratively within a high-functioning multidisciplinary cancer and foregut team
• Participate in clinical research, outcomes research, QI initiatives, and registry development (STS/GTSD participation)
• Engage in teaching and mentorship of medical students and residents
• Develop partnerships and referral networks across Austin, Central Texas, and statewide outreach initiatives

Live in Austin — a vibrant university city known for its excellent schools, lively culture, cuisine, and festivals. The city offers outdoor opportunities nearby in lakes, rivers, and the Texas Hill Country.

Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery
• Completion of ACGME-accredited thoracic training
• Eligibility for Texas medical licensure
• Demonstrated expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery
• Strong interest or track record in robotic thoracic surgery
• Commitment to multidisciplinary oncology care and academic contribution
• Eligible for a faculty appointment at the University of Texas Dell Medical School

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience in robotic lung resections
• Experience with esophagectomy…