Abdominal Transplant Surgeon

Join the #1 Transplant Institute in the Nation by Volume
At the TGH Transplant Institute, we’re building something extraordinary. As the nation’s highest-volume transplant center, we are recognized for our innovation, research, and team-based care. Our abdominal transplant programs consistently exceed national benchmarks in liver and kidney transplant survival rates (SRTR), and we are pioneering advancements in organ preservation through cutting-edge machine perfusion technologies. With over 70 active clinical trials, our surgeons thrive in a high-performance, collaborative environment that fosters growth as clinicians, educators, and innovators.

Position Highlights

• Approximately 50/50 split between liver and kidney transplantation
• Living donor liver and kidney transplants
• No donor call
• Opportunities to develop other clinical niches based on experience and interest
• Monthly GI fellow and surgery resident rotations on the Liver Transplant Service
• Clinical FTE negotiable based on prior experience (e.g., grant funding)
• Faculty appointment with USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.

Program Excellence

• #1 Transplant Institute in the Nation by Volume
• 279 liver and 500 kidney transplants performed in 2024
• Over 14,000+ transplants performed since inception
• Over 50 years of transplant excellence
• Only center in West Central Florida performing adult heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, and liver transplants
• 99% of liver transplants and most kidney transplants performed during daytime hours
• Only center in West Central Florida performing all 5 organs
• Strong focus on health equity and excellent clinical outcomes
• Innovative machine perfusion program for organ preservation

Advancing Transplantation Through Research

• Our abdominal transplant team is actively engaged in research that shapes the future of care:

• Organ preservation and perfusion technologies
• Immunosuppression minimization
• Living donor transplant optimization
• Equity and access to transplantation

Training the Next Generation

We proudly offer an ASTS-accredited Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship, providing comprehensive training in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation. With only one fellow accepted annually, the program ensures personalized mentorship and advanced surgical exposure—including robotic and laparoscopic techniques—working alongside our expert physicians and surgeons.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous accrued time off (ATO)
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching opportunities
• Annual CME benefit including monetary allowance and days off

Who We’re Seeking

We are seeking a board-certified abdominal transplant surgeon to join our nationally acclaimed transplant team. This hospital-employed position includes a faculty appointment at the University of South Florida (USF) and offers a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, academic engagement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a multi-organ transplant program
• Interest in academic medicine and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical research background preferred but not required
• Must be board certified and eligible for unrestricted Florida medical licensure.