Transplant Surgeon - Division Chief

Transplant Surgeon – Division Chief UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties ranging from brain to heart to cancer care - the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U. S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings in the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 in the nation.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Transplantation, is currently recruiting for an abdominal transplant surgeon to serve as the next Division Chief. The Applicant must be Board Certified in General Surgery, have completed a Transplant Surgery Fellowship, and be eligible for a Texas Medical License. The Division has grown to include 8 surgeons, performing >400 transplants a year across 3 hospitals on the southwestern medical district campus.

The next Division Chief will report to the Chair of the Department of Surgery, as well as the Executive Medical Director of the Solid Organ Transplant Service Line. Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident, fellow and medical student education and scholarly activity that advance clinical medicine. Candidates will be expected to participate in the clinical practice and teaching programs at Clements University Hospital, Parkland Memorial Hospital, and Children’s Medical Center.

Educational responsibilities include the clinical training of transplant fellows and general surgery residents. A commitment to basic science or clinical research is essential, as is experience in managing a large and diverse transplant team. The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools.

The area has world class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

For additional information contact: Parsia Vagefi, M. D. Professor Executive Medical Director, Solid Organ Transplant Service LineParsia.

Vagefi@utsouthwestern.edu UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ BenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!