Physician - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon

The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) and the Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center are seeking a fellowship-trained Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon to join our growing academic surgical team. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized health system and MBSAQIP-accredited bariatric surgery program dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing surgical innovation, and educating the next generation of surgeons.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive bariatric and metabolic surgical care to patients throughout Kansas, Missouri, and the surrounding Midwest. Responsibilities include the evaluation and management of patients with obesity and metabolic disease, performance of advanced minimally invasive and robotic bariatric procedures, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and engagement in teaching and scholarly activities.

Faculty will have the opportunity to develop a robust clinical practice while contributing to the academic mission of The University of Kansas Medical Center through resident and medical student education, research, and program development.

Program Highlights

• Established regional referral center serving patients throughout the Midwest
• MBSAQIP-accredited Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
• High-volume academic practice with outcomes that exceed national benchmarks
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary weight management program
• Dedicated bariatric coordinators, Advanced Practice Providers, dietitians, psychologists, patient navigators, and support staff
• Access to advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical technologies
• Opportunities for leadership, research, and program growth

Clinical Scope

The bariatric surgery program offers the full spectrum of contemporary bariatric and metabolic procedures, including:

• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
• Duodenal switch and SADI procedures
• Revisional bariatric surgery
• Gastric band revision, adjustment, and removal
• Advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical approaches

Academic Opportunities

As Kansas' only academic medical center, The University of Kansas Medical Center provides extensive opportunities for:

• Clinical and outcomes research
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Surgical innovation
• Resident and medical student education
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across specialties, including endocrinology, gastroenterology, oncology, transplant surgery, and population health

Academic rank and leadership opportunities will be commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas and Missouri
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in complex and revisional bariatric surgery
• Interest in clinical research, outcomes research, or quality improvement
• Commitment to resident and medical student education
• Leadership experience or interest in program development

About The University of Kansas Health System

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center. Our mission is to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System consistently earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence. As part of a growing, integrated health system, our network of hospitals and ambulatory care locations spans the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering physicians opportunities to practice clinical excellence, participate in academic and community medicine, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

About Kansas City

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, KC Current, Kansas City Mavericks! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

816.419.4523

Aterry2@kumc.edu

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.