Neurosurgeon, Multi-Disciplinary Spine - Associate Professor

About the Opportunity

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a board-certified neurosurgeon to join an academic practice serving the greater Milwaukee area and eastern Wisconsin. This is an opportunity to lead a pioneering, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary spine practice within one of the Midwest's leading academic health systems.

Position Highlights

• Growing and highly collaborative academic spine program within MCW and Froedtert Health
• Opportunity to develop a comprehensive elective and complex spine practice supported by a strong regional referral network
• Access to advanced surgical technologies, dedicated operating room resources, neurocritical care, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Opportunity to lead student, resident, and fellow education through MCW's nationally recognized training programs
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and program development based on individual interests and career goals
• Dedicated advanced practice provider and administrative support to optimize clinical efficiency and patient access

About the Program & Department

Spine Care at MCW has a rich history, being one of the earliest multi-disciplinary spine programs in the country. The MCW Department of Neurosurgery was the first to train a spinal surgery fellow in the U.S. The Spine Care and Pain & Spine programs include various clinicians in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Anesthesiology, offering a broad range of services including the breadth of spinal surgery, rehabilitation, chiropractic medicine, pain medicine, sports medicine, diagnostic and interventional procedures, physical and occupational therapies, patient education, and pediatric care.

The Department of Neurosurgery Faculty includes 28 actively practicing neurosurgeons, 5 chiropractors, 11 research faculty, and numerous adjunct and emeritus faculty. The ACGME-accredited residency has expanded from 2 residents per year to 3 residents per year. The department offers CAST-accredited fellowships in Complex Spine, Neuroendovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base, Functional Neurosurgery, and Neurocritical Care, with plans to apply for Neurotrauma in 2027.

The MCW Department of Neurosurgery advances the field of neurological surgery through world-class adult and pediatric clinical care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education, with specialists in all subspecialty areas of neurosurgery.

Hospital & Clinical Environment

FMLH (Froedtert Hospital) is a 781-bed quaternary academic medical center with consistent Magnet nursing designation and Top 20 Vizient rankings. It is among America's 50 Best Hospitals ranked by HealthGrades and one of 100 Great Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review. FMLH admits over 40,000 patients per year and provides more than 1 million outpatient visits annually. Both FMLH and Children's Wisconsin (CW) are designated Level I trauma centers, and FMLH is a Comprehensive Stroke Center. CW is a free-standing children's hospital operating 298 beds. All physicians providing care at FMLH are MCW physicians, and the majority of physicians practicing at CW are MCW physicians.

Leadership & Growth Opportunities

• Lead the coordination of services throughout the region with the expansion of the service area to the Froedtert ThedaCare health system and networks
• Grow the team of surgeons and co-lead the team of multidisciplinary experts in a landscape of increasing demand for specialized spine care
• Expand collaborative relationships within the healthcare system
• Develop more formalized telehealth and second opinion programs
• Advance training opportunities, including spine surgery for the growing neurosurgical residency and CAST-accredited complex spine fellowship

Research

Research opportunities are available and supported by a large team of research administrators, coordinators, and other staff in the Department of Neurosurgery. Neurosurgery PIs have the highest rate of extramural funding on campus and enjoy significant support from internal infrastructure as well as the Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS).

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Graduation from an ACGME-accredited residency program
• Spine fellowship preferred, particularly for applicants who trained after the implementation of CAST accreditation
• Board certification from the American Board of Neurological Surgeons
• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain a license, in Wisconsin
• Rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at existing institution
• Prior leadership experience with multidisciplinary care teams

About MCW

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school, consisting of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually. The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) campus houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division.

About Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods accommodate a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, and boating. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.