Chair, Department of Surgery - Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC)

Chair, Department of Surgery Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC) LHMC in Burlington, MA seeks a visionary physician leader to serve as Chair of Surgery. This vital role oversees clinical, academic, strategic, and operational functions across all surgical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy, innovation, and quality initiatives
• Recruit and develop top surgical talent
• Oversee performance, safety, and operations
• Foster collaboration across LHMC and Beth Israel Lahey Health
• Maintain clinical practice and support education and research

Department Highlights: Includes 13 specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Transplant/Hepatobiliary, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. Supports ACGME-accredited residencies and offers faculty appointments via UMass Chan School of Medicine.

Ideal Candidate:

• Board-certified M.D./D.O. with MA licensure eligibility
• 7 10 years of academic surgical leadership
• Proven excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research
• Strong strategic, operational, and people leadership
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

About LHMC: A 333-bed Level I trauma center 17 miles from Boston, LHMC is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a leading system focused on innovation, seamless care, and healthier communities.

Please direct all confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications (including a letter of interest and CV) to

Melinda Morton, and Gina Vaglica, .