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Vascular Surgery Medical Director

Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL

Posted October 17, 2026

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital · 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL, US, 60045

  • Pay: $500,000 – $630,000 per year
  • Employment: Full-Time (Days)
  • Location: Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF90876T

Description

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) seek a full-time, Medical Director of Vascular Surgery in the North Region. Primary responsibilities include providing the full breadth of vascular surgery services in Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and Grayslake Hospital. This position will be expected to provide comprehensive vascular care in the region and manage the non-invasive vascular laboratory. Expectations include service call, rounding and caring for pre-op and post-op patients in concert with the clinical team, and responding to local consultation requests and referrals. Preferred candidates will play a vital role in the growth and coordination of care and other distinctive programming throughout the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. This position will include an appointment as a Health System Clinician as an employed physician with the Northwestern Medical Group.

Vascular surgeons in this position may participate in academic programs of the Feinberg School of Medicine, including educational programs (e.g., teaching service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc.) or research programs (e.g., participation in clinical trials, referring patients for clinical trials, etc.).

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a strong background in clinical vascular and endovascular surgery, have completed an ACGME accredited vascular surgery fellowship program, are board certified in vascular surgery, and have at least three years post-fellowship experience as an attending vascular surgeon.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a strong background in clinical vascular and endovascular surgery, have completed an ACGME accredited vascular surgery fellowship program, are board certified in vascular surgery, and have at least three years post-fellowship experience as an attending vascular surgeon.

Employer

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving Chicago and its suburbs, from the Streeterville flagship to the north, west, northwest and south suburbs. Its mission is Patients First, and it partners with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on research and education.

The Northwestern Medicine system:

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, the academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
  • Central DuPage (Winfield), Delnor (Geneva), Lake Forest, Palos, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Kishwaukee (DeKalb) and Valley West (Sandwich) hospitals, plus Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Wheaton)
  • Northwestern Medical Group and regional medical groups, with outpatient centers, cancer centers and Immediate Care clinics across the region

Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Northwestern Medicine:

  • Work alongside some of the nation's best clinical talent, leading in medical innovation and breakthrough research
  • Teaching, research and faculty opportunities through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • A culture of physician leadership and involvement
  • Published pay ranges on every position, plus a CME allowance, paid time off, a well-being fund, 401(k), paid parental leave and malpractice insurance

Livability

19,190
Lake Forest population
$748K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Chicago
29.2 mi
Pop. 8,489,066
Round Lake Beach
14.5 mi
Pop. 252,224
Aurora
39.2 mi
Pop. 179,867
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Lake County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$748K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 60045
21,159
Total residents
10,287
Male residents
10,872
Female residents
Age distribution
total
21,159
0-9
2,118
10-19
3,092
20-29
2,785
30-39
1,541
40-49
2,133
50-59
3,251
60-69
2,518
70-79
2,268
80+
1,453
Ethnicity
White
18,114
Black Or African American
206
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
132
Asian
1,336
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
298
Two Or More
1,073
Source: US Census Bureau
9
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
30
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 18.02 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 62.87 mi
South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) 87.75 mi
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) 97.15 mi
Source: FAA database
Vascular Surgery Medical Director
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL