Endocrine Surgeon
MedStar Health · Washington, DC
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC, US, 20010
- Pay: $245,000 – $397,000 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day
- Location: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- MedStar Job ID: 169012
Position Summary
MedStar Medical Group is seeking a board-certified Endocrine Surgeon to join our established and highly regarded endocrine surgery program based at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) in Washington, D.C.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a surgeon with 3–5 years of clinical experience who is looking to grow within a high-volume, multidisciplinary academic environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the full spectrum of endocrine surgery, including minimally invasive and robotic approaches to adrenal disease.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 926-bed, major academic teaching hospital and the largest private hospital in Washington, D.C., offering advanced surgical care, robust referral networks, and strong academic affiliations with Georgetown University.
Program Highlights
- Established, fellowship-trained endocrine surgery team focused exclusively on thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disease
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and pathology
- Access to advanced imaging, intraoperative adjuncts, and robotic platforms
- Participation in resident and medical student education within an academic teaching environment
- Strong referral base across the MedStar Health system
Primary Responsibilities
The Endocrine Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care, including:
Clinical Care
- Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient surgical care for endocrine diseases
- Perform procedures including:
- Thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy
- Adrenalectomy (including robotic adrenal surgery)
- Minimally invasive and advanced endocrine procedures
- Provide consultative services and perioperative management
- Participate in call coverage and emergency surgical care as appropriate
Program Development & Collaboration
- Collaborate with endocrinologists and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Contribute to growth and development of the endocrine surgery program
- Support access, throughput, and clinical standardization across sites
Academic & Administrative Responsibilities
- Participate in teaching of residents and medical students
- Engage in quality improvement, research, and/or clinical program development
- Support administrative and operational initiatives within the division
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of General Surgery residency and Endocrine Surgery fellowship
- Board-certified in General Surgery
- Eligible for medical licensure in Washington, D.C.
- 3–5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with robotic adrenal surgery strongly preferred
- Commitment to patient-centered care, quality, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Why Join MedStar Health
- Part of a leading not-for-profit integrated health system with 10 hospitals and 500+ care locations
- Competitive compensation with productivity incentives
- Robust referral base and system-wide integration
- Opportunities for academic appointment and research
- Comprehensive benefits package including CME, retirement, and malpractice coverage
About the Community
Washington, D.C. offers a vibrant urban environment with world-class culture, dining, and access to top educational institutions, while also providing proximity to Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs.
MedStar Health is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.