Academic Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon - Charlotte, NC

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Bariatric Surgeons to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries together!

The Department of Surgery at Atrium Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an academic bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon to join the Section of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.

Position Highlights

• Qualifications:
  Candidates must have completed fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery with a focus on bariatric surgery.
  • Strong commitment to patient care, education, research, and leadership at local and national levels.
  • Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant (>2 years) or Associate Professor of Surgery.
  • ASMBS certified bariatric surgeon required (qualified to be certified)
• Scope of Practice:
  The position emphasizes modern bariatric surgery, including minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNY), sleeve gastrectomy, SADI/DS, and revisions, utilizing robotic and endoscopic technologies.
• Education and Leadership:
  • Active involvement in the education of fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice practitioners (APPs).
  • Potential to serve as the site director for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSQIP) as the current director transitions.
  • Collaboration with the Section Chief to establish strategic vision and direction for the COE location of Bariatric Surgery.
• Research:
  • Participation in clinical and translational research.
• Fellowship Program:
  The Fellowship Council-accredited MIS/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship program selects two fellows annually, offering clinical and research opportunities.

Section and Institutional Overview

The Section of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery is supported by a robust team of fellows and inpatient and outpatient advanced care practitioners. It prioritizes excellence in patient-centered care, education, and research with a focus on equitable, effective, and efficient healthcare delivery.

• Key Resources:
  • Six surgeons, six medical bariatricians, and four APPs form the section.
  • Centers of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery are located at Atrium Health Mercy and Atrium Health Cabarrus, accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
• Facilities:
  • Atrium Health Cabarrus (primary campus for site director): A 457-bed tertiary care hospital located 28 miles northeast of the Carolinas Medical Center campus.
  • Atrium Health Mercy: A 235-bed acute care hospital located 1.3 miles from the Carolinas Medical Center campus.
  • Atrium Health Weight Management offices are situated in Charlotte, Pineville, Gastonia, and Concord, North Carolina.

Department of Surgery Overview

• 101 full-time clinical faculty and four PhD researchers specializing in translational and basic science.
• Integration into a department with over $5 million in federal research funding.
• Divisions include:
  • Abdominal Transplant Surgery
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • General and Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Plastic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
• Multidisciplinary programs:
  • Center for Digestive Health and Surgery
  • Acute Care Surgery Network
  • Carolinas Weight Management

Institutional Resources

Atrium Health is one of the largest public, not-for-profit, and integrated healthcare systems in the nation:

• Over 7,500 licensed beds.
• Nearly 72,000 employees.
• Over 12 million patient encounters annually.

In Fall 2025, Atrium Health will launch IRCAD North America in The Pearl innovation district, located 0.5 miles from the Carolinas Medical Center campus. This state-of-the-art facility will promote collaboration among surgeons, healthcare professionals, engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs, combining cutting-edge medical technology with comprehensive training.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This position is ideal for:

• Associate Professors seeking opportunities for leadership in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Assistant Professors (> 2 years) seeking promotion into leadership roles (including MBSQIP site director, fellowship directorship, and research leadership opportunities) with research and teaching interest.

Candidates should possess expertise in managing patients with prior bariatric procedures (including SADI/DS) and offering innovative treatments to future patients. Candidates must be willing to work at both Cabarrus and Mercy facilities. 

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.