Beth Israel Lahey Health
Chair, Department of Surgery Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC)
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Burlington, Massachusetts, us, 01805
Chair, Department of Surgery – Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC)
LHMC in Burlington, MA seeks a visionary physician leader to serve as Chair of Surgery. This vital role oversees clinical, academic, strategic, and operational functions across all surgical services. Key Responsibilities: Lead strategy, innovation, and quality initiatives Recruit and develop top surgical talent Oversee performance, safety, and operations Foster collaboration across LHMC and Beth Israel Lahey Health Maintain clinical practice and support education and research Department Highlights:
Includes 13 specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Transplant/Hepatobiliary, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. Supports ACGME-accredited residencies and offers faculty appointments via UMass Chan School of Medicine. Ideal Candidate: Board-certified M.D./D.O. with MA licensure eligibility 7–10 years of academic surgical leadership Proven excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research Strong strategic, operational, and people leadership Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion About LHMC:
A 333-bed Level I trauma center 17 miles from Boston, LHMC is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a leading system focused on innovation, seamless care, and healthier communities. Please direct all confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications (including a letter of interest and CV) to Melinda Morton,
mmorton2@bilh.org
and Gina Vaglica,
gina.a.vaglica@bilh.org.
LHMC in Burlington, MA seeks a visionary physician leader to serve as Chair of Surgery. This vital role oversees clinical, academic, strategic, and operational functions across all surgical services. Key Responsibilities: Lead strategy, innovation, and quality initiatives Recruit and develop top surgical talent Oversee performance, safety, and operations Foster collaboration across LHMC and Beth Israel Lahey Health Maintain clinical practice and support education and research Department Highlights:
Includes 13 specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Transplant/Hepatobiliary, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. Supports ACGME-accredited residencies and offers faculty appointments via UMass Chan School of Medicine. Ideal Candidate: Board-certified M.D./D.O. with MA licensure eligibility 7–10 years of academic surgical leadership Proven excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research Strong strategic, operational, and people leadership Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion About LHMC:
A 333-bed Level I trauma center 17 miles from Boston, LHMC is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a leading system focused on innovation, seamless care, and healthier communities. Please direct all confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications (including a letter of interest and CV) to Melinda Morton,
mmorton2@bilh.org
and Gina Vaglica,
gina.a.vaglica@bilh.org.