Thoracic Surgeon

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join their Thoracic Surgery Associates team. This role focuses on thoracic (non-cardiac) procedures, with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic techniques (RATS). The ideal candidate will contribute to clinical, strategic, and programmatic growth, including leadership of a high-performing thoracic oncology program. This position offers the opportunity to expand thoracic surgical services and advance clinical quality, patient experience, and system-wide excellence.

Practice Info

• Integrated multispecialty medical group environment
• Access to advanced imaging, oncology, pulmonology, and critical care
• Active multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program
• Emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
• Focus on coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Participation in system-wide thoracic oncology initiatives

Responsibilities

• Perform complex thoracic procedures with a focus on lung surgery, including lobectomy, segmentectomy, and lung-sparing resections
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with thoracic surgical conditions
• Contribute to academic programs, teaching, and clinical research
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care conferences
• Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and primary care
• Assist with development of coordinated, patient-centered treatment plans
• Adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines
• Participate in an equitable call rotation

Compensation

• Signing bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and CME allowance
• Robust retirement plan
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities for teaching, research, leadership, and mentorship

Shift & Schedule

• Participate in an equitable call rotation

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Completion of accredited General Surgery residency
• Completion of accredited Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship
• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
• Eligible for unrestricted California medical license
• DEA registration and hospital privileging eligibility
• Preference for ≥8 years of attending experience with a strong track record in VATS and RATS
• Advanced skills and formal credentialing in da Vinci robotic surgery
• Advanced skills and formal credentialing in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)