We are currently seeking applicants for
Neurosurgeon, Complex Spine (Queens, NY)
The Department of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, in collaboration with Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible academic neurosurgeon (Assistant, Associate Professor), fellowship trained in complex spine, and/or spinal deformity surgery, to join our regional network. The successful candidate will be based at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens, where they will grow a practice in complex spine surgery. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and participation in the Faculty Physician Organization.
In 2022 Newsweek ranked us as the #1 neurology/neurosurgery service in the world; we made the list of top neuro services again in 2023 and 2024. We are a part of the NewYork-Presbyterian system, one of the top hospitals in the United States, offering ample opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration. NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens serves one of the most diverse patient populations in the world, with a commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality care.
The position offers the opportunity to maintain a clinical practice in complex spine surgery; participate in clinical research with a focus on advancing spine surgery techniques and outcomes; contribute to the education and training of residents, medical students, and fellows; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across orthopedic surgery, pain management, and rehabilitation medicine; and engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Basic qualifications include an MD degree from an accredited institution; completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency program; fellowship training in complex spine and/or spinal deformity surgery; board certification or eligibility in Neurological Surgery (ABNS); demonstrated experience in teaching residents and medical students; and evidence of clinical research contributions. Additional qualifications include New York State medical license (or eligibility), DEA certification, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred qualifications include expertise in evidence of innovation in spinal surgery techniques or devices; language proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin to serve the diverse Queens population; and experience in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
The Och Spine program at NewYork-Presbyterian, launched in 2015, has achieved extraordinary results in quality, patient care, clinical outcomes, and physician recruitment and has become home to the most advanced translational spine research program in the world. The Och Spine program combines extraordinary clinical and research capabilities to become the number one spine program in the country.
To best serve our patients and fulfill our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applicants from broadly diverse backgrounds. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email two letters of recommendation, along with a CV and cover letter addressed to Dr. Philip Stieg, Professor and Chairman of Neurological Surgery, to WCMNeurosurgeryRecruit@med.cornell.edu
Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Salary Ranges: Salary established below per annum commensurate with qualifications experience.
Assistant Professor: $421,655K - $803,112
Associate Professor: $367,442K - $943,197K
Weill Cornell Medicine provides the above salary range in compliance with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range listed is for full-time employment not including bonuses, clinical incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, specialty, training, and hospital/community needs. The above salary range for New York City-based roles represents WCM’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.