Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity - Lufkin, TX

Woodland Heights Medical Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a well-established private practice serving the Lufkin community and surrounding region. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated surgeon to build a rewarding career in a collegial, high-performance clinical environment with robust support and growth potential.About the Practice:This established surgical program offers a comprehensive range of advanced procedures, including: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Valve repair and replacement Thoracic procedures Vascular surgeryPractice Details: Mix of inpatient and outpatient Weekly Schedule: 2.5 days in clinic, 2 days in the OR Call Requirements: – 10 call days/month (24-hour shifts, 7am–7am) – 1–2 phone consults per day on average – Hospital visits 1–3 times weekly for emergencies – Hospitalists handle general inpatient consults; CV surgeon responds within 24 hours Post-Op Care: 24-hour post-op rounding required OR Resources: – 2 dedicated CV Surgery ORs with full block time management – Access to 2 DaVinci Xi robotic systems Support Team Includes: – Surgical assist for CABG, office manager, receptionist – Anesthesia support: 80% MD anesthesiologist / 20% CRNACompensation & Incentives:We offer a competitive recruitment package, which may include: Base salary plus potential incentive based on productivity Student Loan Repayment Relocation Marketing & CMEQualifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery Proficient in CABG, valve repair, thoracic, and vascular surgery Dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care Comfortable balancing clinical, surgical, and consultative responsibilitiesWhy Lufkin, Texas?Located in the heart of East Texas, Lufkin offers the charm of a small town with the advantages of a regional hub: Just 2 hours from Houston and George Bush Intercontinental Airport Local population: ~40,000 | Regional service area: ~200,000 Daily population influx to nearly 100,000 makes it a commerce and business center with big-city amenities Outdoor lifestyle paradise: fishing, hunting, hiking, and a premier Texas-ranked golf course Home to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the largest lake entirely within Texas Mild, year-round weather perfect for nature and birding enthusiasts Tort reform state with No Personal Income Tax Additional Information: - Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery - Location: Lufkin, Texas, United States - Contact: About the Company: Woodland Heights Medical Center is an award-winning 146-bed facility in Lufkin, a regional commercial and economic hub located less than 100 miles northeast of the Houston metro area. HealthGrades ranks Woodland Heights in the nation's top five percent for clinical excellence. Recognized for its continued excellence in cardiac care, Woodland Heights is a five star rated hospital for the treatment of heart failure. Additionally, Woodland Heights is credited for outstanding pulmonary and gastrointestinal programs. These two service areas are individually ranked in the nation's top five percent and named best in region for pulmonary and gastrointestinal care. Specialty care is a strength of Woodland Heights. Woodland Heights provides a broad range of resources and programs to meet the needs of a service area of more than 200,000. An Open Heart Surgery Center of Excellence, Digital Bi-plane Cardiac Cath Labs, Sleep Disorders Laboratory, Wound Healing Center, The Women's Center (Labor & Delivery Services), Imaging Services - MRI/MRA, Special Procedures, Spiral CT, Digital Ultrasound, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outlying Primary Care Clinics and an Ambulatory Surgery Center are among the resources Woodland Heights brings to the people of east Texas.