Transplant Hepatologist

About the Role

Tufts Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Transplant Hepatologist to join the Division of Transplant Surgery within the Department of Surgery. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a rapidly growing academic liver transplant program at one of New England's premier academic medical centers.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the continued growth of the Liver Transplant Program by delivering exceptional patient care while helping strengthen relationships throughout the Tufts Medicine system and beyond. This physician will work collaboratively with community and academic providers to expand access to transplant hepatology services, enhance referral pathways, and advance a seamless, integrated approach to liver disease management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic liver disease in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-liver transplant care, including transplant evaluations, waitlist management, and long-term follow-up.
• Diagnose and manage complex hepatobiliary disorders, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, MASLD/MASH, viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, and acute liver failure.
• Participate in multidisciplinary liver transplant selection conferences and collaborate closely with transplant surgeons and the broader transplant team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing the latest evidence-based therapies and clinical guidelines.
• Foster strong relationships with physicians and clinical leaders across Tufts Medicine to enhance collaboration, strengthen referral pathways, and improve access to specialized hepatology and transplant services.
• Partner with community physicians and regional referral providers to support the continued growth of the Liver Transplant Program and expand access to care throughout the region.
• Serve as a clinical ambassador for Tufts Medicine by participating in outreach initiatives, educational programs, and multidisciplinary collaborations that elevate the visibility and impact of our Liver Transplant Program.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and transplant coordinators to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and multidisciplinary conferences that support the continued advancement of transplant services.
• Teach and mentor fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice learners through Tufts University School of Medicine.
• Participate in clinical research and scholarly activities aligned with your academic interests.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Fellowship trained in Transplant Hepatology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with advanced liver disease.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, relationship building, and expanding access to specialty care across an integrated health system.
• Interest in academic medicine, medical education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• Academic appointment through Tufts University School of Medicine
• Retirement plan
• CME funds and dedicated CME time
• Generous vacation and holiday package
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• Opportunities for leadership, research, and professional development

Pay

The salary range for this position is $300,000.00 - $525,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

About the Program

• Join a rapidly growing academic liver transplant program during an exciting period of expansion and innovation.
• Be part of a CMS-certified Liver Transplant Program with an approved Living Donor Liver Transplant Program, helping expand access to life-saving transplant care throughout New England.
• Help shape the continued growth of liver transplantation across an integrated academic and community health system.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized transplant surgeons, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and multidisciplinary specialists dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
• Practice at the principal teaching affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine, with opportunities for academic appointment, research, teaching, and professional growth.
• Care for a diverse and medically complex patient population while helping define the future of transplant hepatology at Tufts Medicine.