Transplant Nephrologist

The Northwell Transplant Institute is seeking a full-time Transplant Nephrologist to join an established team of dedicated transplant nephrologists located at North Shore University Hospital on Long Island, NY. The Northwell Health Transplant Institute boasts one of the fastest growing kidney transplant programs in the country which services Long Island and the NY metropolitan area. In addition to a kidney transplant program with nationally recognized outcomes, there are robust heart, lung, and liver transplant programs. The transplant nephrologist will be joining a team of 4+ transplant nephrologists and collaborate with a faculty of over 20 general nephrologists known for its expertise in clinical research in kidney transplantation, dialysis, anemia and hyperkalemia, outcomes research, COVID-related AKI, onconephrology and glomerular diseases.

The Northwell Transplant Institute offers world class organ transplant care for adults with organ failure in need of a new heart, lung, kidney or liver, and children in need of a new heart or kidney. Additionally, the Transplant Institute currently offers the only pediatric heart transplant program on Long Island as well as an established pediatric kidney transplant program. The Institute’s committed and highly trained team of medical and surgical transplant specialists use innovative and collaborative approaches to improve outcomes and access to transplantation for patients with all stages of end organ failure. Transplant procedures are performed at two top-ranked hospitals with advanced surgical capabilities and specialty trained staff – North Shore University Hospital and Cohen Children’s Medical Center. The Transplant Institute has an expansive network of 40+ office locations to enable access for patients close to home.

Highlights

• Joining 4+ dedicated transplant nephrologists
• 100% transplant nephrology, no general nephrology (unless interested)
• Inpatient responsibilities shared equally, plus outpatient clinic
• High volume transplant nephrology service with >200 cases/year
• Exceptional outcomes – regionally and nationally
• Comprehensive Transplant Institute support with over 200 professionals and 55 dedicated transplant physician specialists

Qualifications

• Completed a US-based Internal Medicine residency training plus general Nephrology fellowship training
• Advanced year in an AST-certified renal transplant fellowship
• Demonstrated the highest level of clinical performance and scientific potential
• At least 1‑year post‑fellowship experience
• Interest in Living Donor operations/service welcome but not required

Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentive program, and benefits package
• Opportunity for academic appointment at commensurate rank
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and resources
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of transplant patients and their families