Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Program Kingsport, Tennessee | Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join Ballad Health’s premier cardiovascular practice consisting of 50 physicians and more than 70 advanced practice providers, Cardiovascular Associates, located in Kingsport, Tennessee.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized, high-volume cardiovascular program providing advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care at Holston Valley Medical Center—one of the most awarded heart hospitals in the region.

You will collaborate with an experienced team of surgeons and cardiologists in a highly integrated, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to delivering innovative, patient-centered cardiovascular care across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Position Highlights

• Join three established Cardiothoracic Surgeons and three dedicated Physician Assistants 
• High-volume adult cardiac and thoracic surgical practice
• Fully integrated cardiovascular service line
• Collaborative care model with all cardiology subspecialties
• Tertiary care facility with comprehensive specialty support
• Active clinical research and innovation programs
• Well-established and progressive Structural Heart Program
• Opportunities for academic involvement, teaching, and research

Qualifications

• American Board of Thoracic Surgery Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Minimum 5 years of Cardiothoracic surgical experience preferred
• Expertise in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery
• Interest or experience in: 
• Minimally invasive valve surgery
• Structural heart procedures
• Advanced heart team collaboration

Facility & Program Excellence

For more than 90 years, Holston Valley Medical Center has served as a cornerstone of advanced healthcare for the Kingsport region.

Facility Overview

• Level III Trauma Center
• 450+ board-certified or board-eligible physicians
• Comprehensive tertiary cardiovascular services
• Advanced hybrid OR and structural heart capabilities

National & Regional Recognition

Holston Valley continues to be recognized among the nation’s top hospitals:

• #1 in the Nation – Interventional Carotid Care
• Top 100 Nationally – Neurological Care
• Top 10% Nationally – Orthopedics & Women’s Health
• Top 10% Nationally – Cardiac Care & Heart Attack Treatment
• First hospital in Tennessee to perform TAVR for high-risk patients
• Platinum Performance Achievement Award – Chest Pain/MI Registry
  (American College of Cardiology)

U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026)

• “Best Regional Hospital” 
• Top 10 ranked hospital in Tennessee
• “High Performing” in: 
• Aortic Valve Surgery
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Multiple cardiovascular care domains

Cardiovascular Research Leadership

Our cardiovascular team has a longstanding reputation for research and innovation:

• Early national adopter of the Absorb bioresorbable stent
• Active participation in structural heart and device trials
• Opportunities for investigator participation and publication
• Academic collaboration and cardiovascular training initiatives

Practice Environment

• Highly collaborative Heart Team model
• Integrated cardiology and surgical alignment
• Advanced imaging and structural planning capabilities
• Dedicated CV anesthesia, ICU, and perfusion teams
• Strong referral base across a multi-state region

Location – Kingsport, Tennessee

Kingsport offers an outstanding quality of life with:

• Scenic Appalachian Mountains
• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• Outdoor recreation: hiking, biking, lakes, golf

• No state income tax
• Regional airport access

Contact Information

To learn more about this opportunity or to submit your CV, please contact us today to begin a confidential conversation.

Partnering with and serving Kingsport, Tennessee, and its surrounding region for more than 80 years, Holston Valley Medical Center features the latest healthcare designs and innovations, including new intensive care units and operating suites, as well as expanded emergency and radiology departments. Holston Valley’s world-renowned cardiovascular program is a national leader in clinical research trials, has been named a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital five times by IBM Watson Health and was the first in Tennessee to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery for patients who are unable to undergo open-heart surgery. The Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center provides a full range of oncology diagnostic and treatment options, including a Trilogy linear accelerator, and Holston Valley is home to the latest in surgical robotics, including DaVinci Xi for minimally invasive surgery and MAKO for joint replacement surgery. The hospital also features an accredited breast center, orthopedics and joint replacement, bariatric surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, neurology and neurosurgery and hyperbaric medicine. Learn more about Holston Valley Medical Center at www.balladhealth.org/HVMC.

Holston Valley Medical Center is located within the City of Kingsport, which is part of an area known as the Tri-Cities area, which includes Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City. Kingsport, TN is well-known for its scenic beauty with four very distinct seasons and many choices of outdoor and cultural activities. The extraordinary mountains, lakes and accessible waterways present opportunities for skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, biking and camping, among other activities. The City of Kingsport is an area active in the arts, theatre, local history and sporting events, such as NASCAR and AAU tournaments. The area’s diversity and range of options for leisure makes it an enjoyable place to live (not to mention the benefit of no state income tax).

Outdoor activities – Hiking/Biking/Lakes Greenbelt Linear Park  Warriors Path State Park  Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium  South Holston Lake