Academic General Surgeon: Robotic Hernia & Abdominal Wall

WVU Medicine; West Virginia; On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV seeks a General Surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive hernia surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. The position offers an appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank depending on experience and academic credentials.

The successful candidate will join a growing, multidisciplinary hernia program, use robotic, laparoscopic, and open techniques, and contribute to education, research, and program development within

Qualifications

• Must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license.
• Board certified or eligible in general surgery.
• Fellowship training or substantial demonstrated clinical experience in complex hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction.
• Experience with robotic and minimally invasive approaches is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing multidisciplinary general surgery practice focused on hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care using robotic, laparoscopic, and open techniques.
• Engage in education, mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in research, quality improvement, and program development.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Board certified/eligible in General Surgery

Fellowship in complex hernia/abdominal wall reconstruction

Tools

Robotic surgical systems

Laparoscopic equipment

Job description

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV seeks a General Surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive hernia surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. The position offers an appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank depending on experience and academic credentials.

The successful candidate will join a growing, multidisciplinary hernia program, use robotic, laparoscopic, and open techniques, and contribute to education, research, and program development within