Robotic Cardiac Surgeon, Associate/Assistant/Professor, Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location: Stony Brook, New York. Open Date: Jul 29, 2026. Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

About the role

We seek a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and robotic assisted cardiac procedures. This position is at a tertiary care academic medical center. The role combines clinical excellence, teaching, research and innovation to advance patient care.

Responsibilities

• The surgeon will perform cardiac surgery using robotic assisted and minimally invasive techniques.
• Operations will include mitral valve repair, atrial septal defect repair, coronary revascularization.
• Will also perform routine open cardiac surgery procedures including coronary revascularization, aortic and mitral valve replacement, aortic dissection.
• Will provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with cardiology, anesthesiology, perfusion and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and quality improvement.
• Will participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Academic and Teaching

• The surgeon will participate in the teaching mission of the division of cardiothoracic surgery.
• Will teach and mentor medical students, residents and fellows in open cardiac and robotic cardiac surgery.
• Will develop and deliver lectures and simulation and hands on training for robotic surgery.
• Serve on academic committees and participate in curriculum development for divisional educational programs.

Research and Scholarship

• Conduct clinical, translational or outcomes-based research including in robotic surgery.
• Publish in peer reviewed journals and present at national/international meetings.
• Seek funding through grants and collaborative initiatives.

Leadership and Service

• Participate in departmental and institutional governance as able.
• Contribute to national professional societies when applicable.

Work Environment

Stony Brook Medicine is a tertiary care academic medical center affiliated with