Chief of Abdominal Care Health & General Surgeon

Chief of Abdominal Care Health & General Surgeon

Providence, Rhode Island

The Division of General Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is seeking a chief of abdominal care health and general surgeon to join our growing faculty. This position will be based primarily at Rhode Island Hospital and the Miriam Hospital, with potential practice opportunities at other Brown-affiliated hospitals across the health system.

The role is designed for a surgeon who is passionate about excellence in clinical care while also embracing the academic mission of our department. The position will be primarily clinical, caring for patients with the full spectrum of general surgical diseases, ideally with a focus on abdominal core health and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. In addition, there are opportunities to contribute to the academic mission of Brown University, including a potential role in surgical education at the Associate Program Director level.

The Division is proud to support both a General Surgery Residency and an MIS Fellowship.

• Join a team of over 120 surgeons and experienced advanced practice providers
• Call is 1:4 days or less
• Anticipated 400-500 cases per year
• 24 ORs
• Time is roughly split 85% clinical, 10% Teaching, 5% Research
• DaVinci robots, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment available
• Opportunity to pursue basic, translational or clinical research programs pertaining to the field. Participate in national, regional, and institutional clinical research protocols across the Brown Health System and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

• Board-certified or board-eligible in general surgery
• Demonstrate excellence in patient care and surgical skill
• Show potential for scholarly contributions in clinical or translational research
• Value collaboration in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment
• Surgeons with proficiency is Portuguese highly encouraged to apply

• Competitive compensation with opportunity for bonuses, and is commensurate with experience
• CME time and support
• Excellent benefits
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401K with a 6% match

The Department of Surgery has 12 divisions and practices at 5 Brown University Health Hospitals. Brown University Health has a growing network of over 850 providers and offers a multitude of services that encompass medical areas such as internal medicine, emergency medicine, primary care, psychiatry and behavioral health, women’s medicine, urgent care, and specialty services including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and ophthalmology.

Providence offers a uniquely appealing backdrop for an academic career. The city has a vibrant arts community, abundant waterfront and outdoor activities, and a celebrated food scene that has earned national recognition. With its rich history and cultural diversity, Providence combines the energy of a capital city with the intimacy of a small, livable community—while being only an hour from Boston and a short trip to New York.