Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery - Physician

Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery - Physician at Tufts Medical Center - Tufts Medicine summary:

A mid-career cardiac surgeon specializing in aortic and general adult cardiac surgery at Tufts Medical Center's Cardiovascular Center. Responsibilities include leading clinical programs, performing a wide range of cardiac surgeries, and contributing to academic training and research. The role offers opportunities to grow a robust practice within a leading heart and vascular integrated health system.

1. Is part of the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center, an integrated Heart and Vascular Center with financial and strategic alignment across Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and Vascular Surgery
2. Has robust and growing interdisciplinary programs in advanced heart failure surgery, valvular/structural heart disease, cardiac arrhythmia, aortic disease, and ischemic heart disease.
3. Performs approximately 1,000 cardiac surgical procedures per year
4. Has one of the largest heart transplant programs in the country; in 2024, Tufts cardiac surgeons performed a record 70 heart transplants, the most of any center in New England and to date in 2025 is annualizing to a higher number. A broad and growing referral base with increasing volume of referrals for advanced HF evaluation as well as a strong collaboration with Cardiology and an evolved Critical Care program all support continued growth of the transplant program.
5. Trains the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons through an ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery residency program

1. Board-Certified
2. Driven, collegial, and ambitious with a team-player mentality
3. Possess outstanding communication and leadership skills
4. Eager to teach and mentor residents and medical students

1. Tufts Medicine Professional Group (TMPG)
2. Tufts Medicine Integrated Network (TMIN)
3. Tufts Medical Center
4. Lowell General Hospital
5. MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
6. Tufts Care at Home

Keywords:

cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, adult cardiac surgery, heart transplant, cardiothoracic surgery, clinical leadership, medical education, Tufts Medical Center, cardiovascular surgery, healthcare