Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Assistant/Associate Professor, Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible adult cardiothoracic surgeon to join our expanding team. Candidates should have skills and experience in surgery for both malignant and benign thoracic processes, including mediastinal and chest wall.

Robotic experience is beneficial and encouraged. Stony Brook Medicine represents Stony Brook University and its major centers, offering a rich environment for clinical care,

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent) required.
• Eligibility for New York State License and Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Eligibility for the academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher.

Responsibilities

• Join an expanding team of cardiothoracic surgeons and provide expert care for malignant and benign thoracic conditions.
• Mentor junior faculty, residents and fellows, and participate in research opportunities.
• Collaborate within Stony Brook Medicine for integrated patient care and education.

Education

MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent

Job description

Location: Stony Brook, NY

Open Date: Jul 29, 2026

Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible adult cardiothoracic surgeon to join our expanding team. Candidates should have skills and experience in surgery for both malignant and benign thoracic processes, including mediastinal and chest wall. Robotic experience is beneficial. As a Long Island premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine represents Stony Brook University, as well as its major centers, and more than 50 community-based healthcare locations throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Our thriving community has great schools and is conveniently located between NYC and the Hamptons. The cardiothoracic faculty at Stony Brook advocate and provide strong mentorship for junior faculty. Research opportunities are offered in a well-structured academic department.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Eligibility for New York State License and Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Eligibility for the academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of success in basic or clinical research.
• Interest and experience supervising undergraduate/graduate medical students, residents and fellows.

Special Notes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.