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

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac procedures. This faculty position combines clinical care, teaching and scholarship at a tertiary academic medical center.

The surgeon will perform robotic and open cardiac operations, provide perioperative care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in education and research to advance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board-eligible/board-certified status in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency.
• Fellowship training and/or significant experience in robotic cardiac surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac surgery using robotic assisted and minimally invasive techniques.
• Provide comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with cardiology, anesthesiology, perfusion and surgical teams.
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents and fellows; lead lectures and simulation.
• Engage in clinical, translational or outcomes research and publish findings.

Skills

Robotic cardiac surgery

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Cardiothoracic Surgery residency

Fellowship training in robotic cardiac surgery

Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery

Eligibility for NY State licensure

Commitment to teaching and academic scholarship

Job description

Location: Stony Brook, New York

Open Date: Jul 29, 2026

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

Description

Summary We seek a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and robotic assisted cardiac procedures. This position is at a tertiary care academic medical center. The role combines clinical excellence, teaching, research and innovation to advance patient care. Responsibilities: Clinical Care The surgeon will perform cardiac surgery using robotic assisted and minimally invasive techniques. Operations will include mitral valve repair, atrial septal defect repair, coronary revascularization. Will also perform routine open cardiac surgery procedures including coronary revascularization, aortic and mitral valve replacement, aortic dissection. Will provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care. Collaborate with cardiology, anesthesiology, perfusion and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Maintain high standards of patient safety and quality improvement. Will participate in a rotating on-call schedule. Academic and Teaching The surgeon will participate in the teaching mission of the division of cardiothoracic surgery. Will teach and mentor medical students, residents and fellows in open cardiac and robotic cardiac surgery. Will develop and deliver lectures and simulation and hands on training for robotic surgery. Serve on academic committees and participate in curriculum development for divisional educational programs. Research and Scholarship Conduct clinical, translational or outcomes-based research including in robotic surgery. Publish in peer reviewed journals and present at national/international meetings. Seek funding through grants and collaborative initiatives. Leadership and Service Participate in departmental and institutional governance as able. Contribute to national professional societies when applicable. Work Environment Stony Brook Medicine is a tertiary care academic medical center affiliated with Stony Brook University. There will be a balance of operating room time, clinic time, teaching and research as negotiated. It is a collaborative multidisciplinary community of providers. Career Potential This role offers opportunity for academic promotion, leadership in surgery and the potential for national recognition as a leader in cardiac surgical innovation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency
• Fellowship training and/or significant experience in robotic cardiac surgery
• Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery
• Eligibility for NY State licensure
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and academic scholarship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with surgical robotic platform (eg da Vinci system)
• Interest in innovation, simulation and/or surgical technology development
• Research experience

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.

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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.