Transplant Surgery - Physician

About the Team

The Department of Surgery at Temple Health is seeking a fellowship-trained multi-organ transplant surgeon to join its growing program. At Temple, our faculty are committed to providing the highest level of surgical care to all patients while advancing research, education, and academic excellence. We offer a collaborative practice environment that emphasizes quality, mentorship, professional development, and collegiality among faculty members.

The Abdominal Organ Transplant Service performs kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants, as well as living donor nephrectomies, and provides coverage for deceased donor organ procurement through the local organ procurement organization. The program also performs pediatric kidney transplantation at a local pediatric hospital.

Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research, and world-class education. The health system's 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow's treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible. Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About the Role

You will join a dynamic team performing complex liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, living donor nephrectomy, transplant-related hepatobiliary surgery, and organ procurement. This role offers the unique opportunity to participate in pediatric kidney transplantation. The position is based in the heart of Philadelphia, a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine. As Alexander Hamilton noted, "Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It's a place where big ideas come to life."

Hiring Process

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Application materials should include a curriculum vitae, a personal statement stating your qualifications and professional goals, three professional references with names and contact information, and a statement describing your ability to work effectively in an urban environment.

Please address your application to: David Stein, MD, Professor of Surgery and Chair, Department of Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

Culture & Diversity

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.