Academic Cardiologist - MHVI at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Med Star Health and the Med Star Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) invite applications for a full‑time Academic Cardiologist at the Med Star Georgetown University Hospital with a clinical focus on caring for patients in the kidney and liver transplant program.

This position is dedicated to providing cardiovascular expertise for the high‑volume Solid Organ Transplant Program at Med Star Georgetown University Hospital, which includes liver, kidney, pancreas, and other solid organ transplants. The program is one of the largest and most respected in the country, serving as a major referral center for complex cases.

• Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for solid organ (kidney, liver, etc.) transplant candidates and recipients, including pre‑transplant evaluation, perioperative management, and long‑term post‑transplant follow‑up.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary transplant team of hepatologists, nephrologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, intensivists, and other specialists.
• Serve as a key liaison between cardiology and transplant services, ensuring optimal outcomes in a complex, high‑acuity patient population.
• Care for clinical cardiology patients, participate in the inpatient cardiology service, and read cardiac imaging studies (e.g., echocardiography).
• Diagnostic catheterization competency is optional (opportunities available).
• Participate actively in teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and students.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activity related to transplant cardiology, with access to institutional support through the Med Star Health Research Institute.

• MD or DO degree with board certification/eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care with a strong interest in academic medicine.
• Track record (or strong potential) in research or teaching.

• Unique Clinical Focus:
  Be a core cardiology leader supporting one of the nation's premier solid organ transplant programs.
• High volume, highly ranked heart and vascular team:
  Join a busy heart and vascular institute caring for complex patients at the state‑of‑the‑art Med Star Heart and Vascular Institute, a nationally recognized leader in comprehensive cardiovascular care.
• Collegial, Mission‑Driven Team:
  Work within a large academic cardiology group with a focus on teamwork and team‑based patient care.
• Academic Appointment:
  Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty rank, commensurate with qualifications.
• Collaborative Research Opportunities:
  Leverage the Med Star Health Research Institute for innovative clinical trials and outcomes research.
• World‑Class
  
  Location:
  
  Live and work in Washington, D.C., with access to outstanding cultural, educational, and professional opportunities.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter describing their clinical and academic interests to: .

This position has a hiring range of $367,006 – $585,456.