TRANSPLANT SURGEON FACULTY

The Malú and Carlos Alvarez Center in Transplantation, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Innovation within the Department of Surgery at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is actively recruiting a multidisciplinary abdominal organ transplant surgeon and faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professorship level.  It is a strong desire that the candidate have experience with living donor liver transplantation, including both donor and recipient operations.  It is also advantageous that the candidate be trained in hepatic/biliary and pancreatic surgery, including robotic surgery.  The surgeon should be cross trained in kidney transplantation, laparoscopic kidney donors and have experience with pediatric transplants.  The Transplant Center is recognized nationally for its innovation, robust clinical activity and outcomes, and interdisciplinary research.  In addition, the transplant center oversees an active hepatic and pancreatic surgical practice. The academic appointment of this position will be in the Department of Surgery but will be allocated 100% to the Transplant Center.

Candidates should meet the OPTN/UNOS Certification for primary kidney and liver transplant surgeon.  Requirements also include Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery or equivalency, completion of a transplant surgery fellowship at an ASTS approved program, and Texas licensure prior to starting employment.  Certification in hepatic/biliary and pancreatic surgery is desirable.  The candidate should have a strong interest in clinical research, teaching and program development. Applicants should remit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, Professor and Director, c/o Veronica Acosta, UT Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC7858, San Antonio, Texas, 78229. 

The UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive insurance package, and a generous retirement plan. For more information, visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu. To be considered, or interested in the position, please apply at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty for Req. # 24000963.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.