Physician Department of Surgery, Abdominal and Hernia General Surgeon​/Track Faculty

Position Overview

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a general surgeon with focus on complex abdominal wall surgery and hernia repair to join the Department of Surgery. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) along with The Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery within the Department of Surgery is seeking a General Surgeon with a focus on complex abdominal wall surgery and hernia repair to join its elite team of surgeons. The candidate surgeon will take an active role in the Center for Abdominal Core Health caring for patients with simple and complex abdominal wall issues.

The candidate should have a record of success in basic/translation science, health services research, or clinical trials. The position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and candidate must have completed a general surgery fellowship with focus on abdominal wall surgery. This position is full time and will be based at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital.

In addition, the candidate will perform a high volume of operations within Ohio States Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgery Centers. The position offers the potential for growth and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Successful completion of a General Surgery Fellowship with focus on Abdominal Wall Surgery
• Academic Experience highly desired
• Eligible for State of Ohio medical licensure
• Qualify for academic appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

Faculty definitions and appointment types are described for clinical, tenure-track, and research faculty. These include: clinical faculty (assistant-clinical, associate-clinical, professor-clinical), tenure-track faculty, and research faculty. Each category is defined by career focus, eligibility for tenure, and terms of appointment. Clinical faculty focus on delivery of clinical care with potential teaching and/or research; tenure-track faculty focus on research, service, and teaching; research faculty focus on research with terms of appointment and no tenure.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School Research, 40th Best Medical School Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. It is ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list with multiple nationally ranked specialties and four selected as high performing.

The institution is also recognized for outcomes in numerous procedures and conditions.

Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It is designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus, providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research, and outstanding clinical training. The project includes expanded inpatient capacity and advanced diagnostic and surgical services.

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Located in Ohio’s capital city, Columbus offers a diverse metropolitan area with cultural and recreational opportunities, strong schools, and a robust economy. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. The Office of Academic Affairs offers Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation resources to support new and prospective faculty and their partners, including consultations and relocation resources. Ohio State promotes work-life balance and participates in initiatives such as NSF ADVANCE and regional faculty recruitment consortiums.

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