MedStar Washington Hospital Center – Washington, D.C.

MedStar Health is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgeon to join our dynamic and collaborative team of plastic surgeons at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the largest hospital in Washington, D.C. and a regional leader in complex surgical care.

This full-time faculty position offers an exceptional opportunity to practice the full scope of complex reconstructive microsurgery, including:

• Breast reconstruction (autologous and implant-based)
• Head-to-toe microsurgery, including free tissue transfer
• Lymphedema surgery, including lymphovenous bypass and vascularized lymph node transfer
• Extremity reconstruction and limb salvage, in partnership with orthopedics, podiatry, and vascular surgery
• Craniofacial and spine wound coverage
• Abdominal wall reconstruction, often in tandem with colorectal and general surgery teams
• Peripheral nerve surgery and hand trauma reconstruction

Fellowship training in microsurgery is required; additional fellowship training in hand surgery or lymphedema surgery is preferred. New graduates and experienced surgeons are welcome to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Level I Trauma Center: MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the region’s only Level I trauma center and quaternary referral center, offering unparalleled case variety and surgical complexity.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Plastic Surgery is a trusted partner to nearly every surgical service line, providing high-acuity consultative reconstruction across service areas.
• Robust Clinical Infrastructure: Work alongside a skilled team of APPs and residents through our integrated MedStar-Georgetown Plastic Surgery Residency Program, with support for surgical education and mentorship.
• Academic Appointment: Faculty appointment through Georgetown University School of Medicine, with opportunities for teaching, research, and academic promotion.
• Research Support: Access to resources for clinical research and outcomes-based studies, including institutional support and grant development assistance.
• Compensation Model: Competitive guaranteed base salary with transition to an uncapped RVU-based compensation model within the first year. Most surgeons in our system exceed the 80th percentile of MGMA benchmarks.
• Work-Life Integration: Balanced call structure and ample operative time. Dedicated block time is available.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship training in microsurgery required
• Eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to academic and clinical excellence