Trauma Critical Care Surgeon Opportunity with Teaching

Stamford Hospital is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care to join our growing Trauma Division. As a Level II Trauma Center with over 800 annual trauma admissions, we offer a dynamic, academically enriched environment with a free-standing surgical residency program and an academic affiliation with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Position Highlights

- Clinical responsibilities in trauma, acute care surgery, surgical critical care, and general surgery
- Active involvement in resident and medical student education
- Opportunity to contribute to trauma program development and service maturation

- 305-bed teaching hospital and regional referral center
- Independent, physician-led, non-profit health system
- Competitive base salary with RVU incentives and comprehensive benefits
- Magnet® designated, Planetree Certified,  and recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high performance hospital
- Major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, with access to nationally recognized specialists from Columbia, HSS, and Dana-Farber  Brigham Cancer Center

As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.

Stamford Health is a physician-led, independent non-profit health system with over 3,900 employees, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care. Anchored by a 305-bed teaching hospital and a robust medical group with 40+ locations, we offer a collaborative, academically enriched environment.

We are a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, with access to nationally recognized specialists in cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (via HSS), and oncology (via Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center). Our hospital is Magnet® designated, Planetree Certified, and consistently recognized for safety and quality by U.S. News & World Report.

Stamford Health fosters a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and physician engagement—making it an ideal place to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.

Stamford Hospital is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care to join our Trauma Division. As a Level II Trauma Center with 800+ annual admissions, we offer a dynamic academic environment with a surgical residency program and Columbia University affiliation.

Position Highlights:

• Trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care
• General surgery practice
• Teaching responsibilities with residents and students

Hospital & Community:

• 305-bed teaching hospital and regional referral center
• Planetree-designated, patient-centered care
• Competitive salary with RVU incentives and full benefits
• Located 45 minutes from NYC in a vibrant, family-friendly community

Stamford, located along Long Island Sound and less than an hour from Manhattan by car or train, offers an exceptional quality of life in a vibrant, welcoming community. The city and its surrounding towns feature a wide range of housing options—from modern downtown apartments to waterfront homes and quiet suburban neighborhoods.

Residents enjoy access to top-rated public and private schools, along with a rich variety of amenities. Stamford boasts an outstanding selection of restaurants, live performance theaters, scenic walking trails, and beautiful beaches. It’s also a family-friendly destination, home to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, which features a child-friendly farm and a new astronomy center with a planetarium and observatory. Nearby in Norwalk, the Maritime Aquarium offers interactive marine exhibits and a 4-D theater showcasing nature and wildlife films—perfect for children.

With convenient access to Westchester County Airport and New York’s major international airports, Stamford is ideally located for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.