Thoracic Surgeon - Assistant Professor

The Division of Thoracic Surgery at Stamford Health, in collaboration with Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Thoracic Surgeon at the Assistant Professor level to join our expanding team.

Position Highlights:

• Candidates should be proficient in all aspects of general thoracic surgery, including pulmonary, mediastinal, and esophageal disease.
• Expertise in robotic (Da Vinci) and VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) is required.
• The role includes opportunities for clinical and/or translational research.
• Teaching responsibilities for medical students and residents will be expected.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be employed by Stamford Health and hold a faculty appointment at Columbia University. The primary clinical site will be Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, with secondary responsibilities at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and potentially at NYP satellite facilities in Bronxville and the Hudson Valley.

Applicants must hold an M.D. or equivalent degree.

About Stamford Health:

Stamford Health is an independent, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to our community. We are proud to serve as the largest teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Our thoracic surgery program is a joint partnership with Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian. The Bennett Cancer Center’s medical and radiation oncology programs are collaborative members of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham Cancer Center, providing access to world-class expertise and clinical trials, and supporting five specialty tumor boards.

Stamford Health’s thoracic surgery program features:

• Two Da Vinci Xi (DV5) robotic systems
• The ION robotic bronchoscopy system
• A dedicated interventional pulmonology service supporting the lung cancer program
• Leadership in the Esophageal Specialty Center, offering multidisciplinary care for benign and malignant foregut conditions
• Active participation in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Database

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Sign on bonus
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center 

As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying

the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and

encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.

Why Stamford?

Just 1 hour from NYC, Stamford offers a vibrant, walkable downtown, top-rated schools, cultural attractions, and easy access to major airports and commuter rail.

Interviews are being scheduled now!  If interested, apply or send CV and cover letter to Josie Eldred, HR Partner, at jeldred@stamhealth.org.