General Surgery – Minimally Invasive Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

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The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

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West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Surgery are seeking a General Surgeon with expertise and interest in minimally invasive hernia surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction.

The successful candidate will be appointed at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments, and will practice in Morgantown, West Virginia.

The successful candidate will join a growing, multidisciplinary general surgery practice with a focus on hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction, utilizing advanced robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical techniques. The position offers the opportunity to help expand a specialized hernia and abdominal wall program within a collaborative academic environment. In addition to providing high-quality, patient-centered surgical care, the successful candidate will actively participate in the academic missions of the Department of Surgery, including the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement, program development, and academic advancement are also available.

• Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license.
• Successful candidate must have completed a general surgery residency program.
• Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in general surgery.
• Have fellowship training or substantial demonstrated clinical experience and case volume in complex hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction.
• Experience with robotic and minimally invasive approaches to complex abdominal wall reconstruction is strongly preferred.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, specialized, multidisciplinary hernia practice committed to providing comprehensive care for patients with routine and complex abdominal wall disease. The program emphasizes minimally invasive and robotic approaches while offering the full spectrum of surgical options necessary to individualize treatment for each patient. The WVU Department of Surgery is dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and an exceptional patient experience while advancing the academic missions of education, research, and innovation.

Our collaborative environment provides faculty with opportunities to develop specialized clinical programs, advance surgical techniques, educate the next generation of surgeons, and grow professionally within a highly supportive academic setting.

The Division of General Surgery includes faculty with expertise across a broad range of surgical disciplines, including hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction, foregut surgery, endocrine surgery, metabolic and bariatric surgery, palliative general surgery, and acute care general surgery. Faculty utilize advanced robotic, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and open surgical techniques to provide comprehensive surgical care to…