$500K+
Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgery (Oakland, CA)
Sutter Health · Oakland, CA
Posted September 13, 2026
Sutter East Bay Medical Group · 350 30th Street, Oakland, CA, US, 94609
Opportunity Information
Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Oakland, CA)
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking an experienced Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a minimum of five years of post-training experience to join its established cardiothoracic surgery program at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus, in Oakland, California.
Practice Highlights
- Established regional referral center serving the East Bay and Northern California
- Collegial and collaborative practice environment with strong multidisciplinary partnerships
- Approximately 50% adult cardiac surgery and 50% thoracic surgery
- 1:3 call schedule
- Physician-owned and physician-led medical group with the operational and administrative support of Sutter Health
- Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement, and program development
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care across adult cardiac and thoracic surgery (50% adult cardiac surgery and 50% thoracic surgery)
- Perform coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, complex aortic procedures, and lung surgery
- Manage acute and chronic aortic syndromes, including aortic dissections
- Collaborate closely with interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure, structural heart, cardiovascular imaging, and pulmonology teams
Join an established regional referral center and help shape the future of cardiothoracic care within one of Northern California's leading physician-led healthcare organizations. Please direct inquiries to Brett Sheridan, MD (Chief of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery, SWBMG)
Qualifications
- Current Board Certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery required
- Minimum five years of post-training experience
- Expertise in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary, valvular, and aortic procedures
- Expertise in thoracic surgery, including lung resection and general thoracic procedures
- Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team
Join Us and Enjoy
- Competitive salary plus production based bonus
- Shareholder track
- Comprehensive benefits and CME allowance
- Generous retirement program, 401(k), HSA
- Relocation assistance
- Supportive culture that promotes work-life balance with Flex Time Off
- Access to a large, integrated multispecialty physician network
- Clinical autonomy within a physician-led organization
- Collegial practice environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)*
*As a physician with SWBMG providing services to the nonprofit Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, this position meets employer eligibility criteria for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program under the California state law exception.
Organization Details
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier physician-owned and physician-led multispecialty medical group recognized nationally for excellence in quality, innovation, and physician leadership. With nearly 500 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, SWBMG delivers integrated care spanning primary, specialty, tertiary, and quaternary services throughout Northern California. The operational and administrative support of Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation allows physicians to focus on delivering outstanding clinical care with a commitment to innovation, access, and quality.
Organization Highlights:
- Physician-owned and physician-led governance model
- Strong, collaborative physician culture
- Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines
- Commitment to innovation and patient-centered care
- Active participation in medical education and clinical research
Community Information
Located in Oakland, the practice offers convenient access to all that the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. Enjoy world-class dining, arts and culture, professional sports, and year-round outdoor recreation, with easy access to the Pacific Coast, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Employer
Sutter Health
Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading community-based, not-for-profit healthcare networks, delivering comprehensive care through hospitals, physician organizations, ambulatory centers, and home health and hospice services. Guided by a mission-driven commitment to improving community health, Sutter Health fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth for more than 50,000 clinicians and staff across Northern California and the Central Coast.
Our integrated network spans diverse communities—from major metropolitan hubs to rural towns—stretching from the Oregon border to the San Joaquin Valley, the Pacific Coast to the Sierra Foothills, and south to Santa Barbara. These regions place our physicians and care teams near many of California’s most sought-after destinations, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, the coastal redwoods, and the beaches of Santa Barbara.
In 2026, Sutter Health was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, reinforcing our standing as an employer of choice nationwide. We were also named among Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers and recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare. These honors reflect our commitment to supporting physicians and care teams with the resources, leadership, and work-life balance needed to thrive.
Our affiliated medical groups include; Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sutter East Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods, Sutter West Bay Medical Group, Sutter Medical Group, Sutter North Medical Group, and Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Clinic.
Together, we are building a physician-led, patient-centered system of care dedicated to excellence, equity, and the future of healthcare.