General Surgeon

Woman’s Hospital is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join our established general surgery practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This opportunity offers a diverse general surgery practice combined with a highly collaborative surgical environment. In addition to managing an independent general surgery patient population, the surgeon will work closely with more than 60 OB/GYNs, GYN oncologists, breast surgeons, and other specialists practicing on the Woman’s campus.

A meaningful component of the practice involves combined surgical cases with OB/GYN and GYN oncology physicians, providing general surgery expertise during complex abdominal and pelvic procedures. This collaborative model creates a unique opportunity for a general surgeon who enjoys working alongside other surgical specialists and playing an important role in the multidisciplinary care of women.

The practice encompasses a broad range of procedures, including:

• Robotic and minimally invasive surgery


• Abdominal surgery


• Hernia repair


• Soft tissue procedures


• Endoscopy


• Thyroid surgery


• Bariatric surgery


• Combined and complex surgical cases with OB/GYN and GYN oncology physicians

All surgeries are performed at Woman’s Hospital, allowing physicians to practice primarily at a single hospital campus. The surgical program offers access to three da Vinci Xi robotic surgical systems.

The position is well suited for a surgeon who values a broad clinical practice, strong physician collaboration, an interest in women’s health, and a practice environment designed to support an excellent work/life balance.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation


• Productivity and quality bonus opportunities


• Comprehensive benefits package


• CME allowance 

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree


• Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery


• Robotic surgery capabilities  

About Woman’s Hospital

Woman’s Hospital is a private, nonprofit specialty hospital located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dedicated to the care of women and infants. Woman’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals for three consecutive years.

The hospital has 178 licensed hospital beds and 84 NICU beds and annually delivers approximately 8,000 babies, performs approximately 10,000 surgeries, and cares for more than 1,200 new cancer patients.

Located in Louisiana’s capital city, Woman’s offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing metropolitan area that combines the amenities of a major city with the energy and culture of a college town.