Thoracic Surgeon

Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to be the cornerstone of our comprehensive Thoracic Surgery service in Stockton, CA. This unique opportunity offers broad clinical autonomy, significant practice development, and a commitment to physician well-being.

Practice Highlights:

This role is designed for a surgeon who desires a strong, primary thoracic practice with a broad scope, expanding beyond the traditional.

• Pioneer a Dedicated Service: Be the primary expert establishing and developing a robust Thoracic Surgery presence, expanding our comprehensive thoracic services across the region.
• Broad Case Mix & High Volume Potential: Develop a diverse practice covering a wide range of thoracic pathologies, including lung disease (benign and malignant), mediastinal conditions, chest wall work, and critical support for a significant volume of esophageal cases.
• Esophageal Expertise: Play a crucial role in managing complex esophageal cases, collaborating closely with our experienced General Surgeons. Your expertise in both benign and malignant esophageal surgery is highly valued and will be a core component of this role.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Engage with a highly integrated network, including robust medical and radiation oncology support.
• Regional Reach: Your clinical practice will be instrumental in expanding Dignity Health's thoracic services and referrals across several surrounding counties.
• Sustainable Work-Life Balance including Shared Call

Advanced Resources & Support:

• Leading Technology: Utilize cutting-edge Da Vinci Xi (D5 arriving 2026), new LINACs, VATS, and E-BUS.
• Collaborative Team : Benefit from a strong APP team, engaged pulmonologists, intensivists, and dedicated Nodule/Incidental Finding Programs.
• Recognized Quality & Safety: Practice within a highly regarded institution, proud to be:
• • Awarded a 'Grade A' for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group.
  • A recipient of Healthgrades' Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
  • Recognized as 'High Performing' for Heart Attack, Heart Failure by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Our wider cancer program also holds a prestigious Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).

We offer a highly competitive and transparent package designed for stability and to reward your contributions:

• Guaranteed annual salary of $500,000 - $550,000 for the first two years , ensuring financial security as you establish your robust clinical practice.
• Comprehensive compensation package includes a generous relocation Stipend & a competitive sign-on bonus.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, malpractice, paid time off, CME allowance, & retirement options.

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.