Transplant Surgeon

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

23d•$320,000 - $448,000

About The Position

Albany Medical College is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Transplant Surgeon to join its established and collaborative abdominal transplant program. This is an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team within a leading academic health system that supports clinical excellence, education, and continued program growth. This role offers: • A comprehensive transplant practice with a focus on kidney and pancreas transplantation • Participation in multi-organ deceased donor procurement • A broad surgical scope, including general surgery and vascular access procedures • Access to robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques The ideal candidate will have: • Experience in kidney and pancreas transplantation • Proficiency in multi-organ donor procurement • Training or experience in robotic and minimally invasive surgery The successful applicant will play an active role in advancing the transplant program while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position includes an academic appointment at Albany Medical College, with rank commensurate with experience, and provides meaningful opportunities in teaching, quality initiatives, and clinical collaboration. Practice Highlights: • Established and growing abdominal transplant referral base across the Capital Region and surrounding communities • Comprehensive transplant program supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team • Broad case mix including kidney and pancreas transplantation • Participation in multi-organ donor procurement through the Center for Donation & Transplant (CDT) • Access to advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci Xi robotic system • Opportunities to contribute to program development, quality improvement, and clinical research • Modern surgical suite and system-wide EMR • Teaching opportunities with residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers

Requirements

MD/DO (or equivalent) with board certification or eligibility in transplant surgery
Completion of an ASTS-accredited transplant surgery fellowship
Demonstrated experience in kidney and pancreas transplantation
Ability to provide a current operative case log reflecting active surgical practice
Experience or strong interest in robotic and minimally invasive surgery
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New York
Academic experience or interest sufficient for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to care
Commitment to education, quality improvement, and academic medicine

Responsibilities

Participation in multi-organ deceased donor procurement
Broad surgical scope, including general surgery and vascular access procedures
Advancing the transplant program while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
Teaching
Quality initiatives
Clinical collaboration

Benefits

Competitive base salary range $320,000-$448,000 depending on academic rank with additional incentive pay
Robust sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team
Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Employee wellness programs and mental health support
Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing