Endocrine Surgeon, Temple

About the Role

We are seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with fellowship training in AAES Surgical Endocrinology to join the Division of Surgical Oncology at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple. The position is an employed career opportunity within a large integrated health system, offering access to advanced technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic involvement.

Position Highlights

• Established tertiary referral system.
• AAES‑accredited Surgical Endocrine Fellowship faculty position.
• Integrated with a General Surgery Residency Training Program; teaching residents and medical students.
• Active clinical research and teaching opportunities.
• Continued practice of general surgery with possible additional care of breast diseases.
• Collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Cancer Institute’s integrated care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technology and surgical innovation for major and complex endocrine surgery.
• Introduce state‑of‑the‑art techniques and support the established program of excellence.
• Collaborate with referring physicians, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care.
• Teach and mentor surgical residents and medical students as a faculty member of Baylor College of Medicine.
• Engage in clinical research initiatives within the Surgical Oncology Division.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cancer patient management alongside Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD or DO).
• Licensed to practice medicine in Texas by the Texas Medical Board.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery (American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery).
• Fellowship training in AAES Surgical Endocrinology preferred; consideration given to surgical oncology fellowship.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, teamwork, and patient‑centered care.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package supporting work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary with productivity bonus.
• Moving allowance.
• No state income tax in Texas.

About the Community

Temple, Texas, located between Dallas and Austin, offers a lower cost of living, a relaxed lifestyle, and easy access to major metropolitan areas. The community features a strong healthcare presence, growing economy, family‑friendly environment, parks, museums, cultural attractions, a revitalized downtown, and abundant outdoor recreation.

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

The flagship teaching hospital serves as a major tertiary and referral center for Central Texas, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across numerous specialties. It is an academic hub with multiple residency and fellowship programs, recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and clinical care, and is a cornerstone of an integrated regional health system.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. The integrated network includes hospitals, specialty clinics, outpatient facilities, and an academic research institute, delivering comprehensive care across a broad range of medical specialties. The system is known for its commitment to innovation, research, and patient‑centered care, offering providers collaborative opportunities and advanced clinical resources.