Description
Vascular Surgery Opportunity – Danbury, Connecticut
Nuvance–Northwell Health | Fairfield County (60 miles from New York City)
Nuvance–Northwell Health, the Northern Region of Northwell Health spanning Connecticut and New York, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible vascular surgeon to join our established and growing vascular surgery program based in Danbury, Connecticut.
This position is primarily based at Danbury Hospital, with participation in vascular care delivery across other hospitals within the system as part of a coordinated regional model. Coverage is structured and collaborative, allowing surgeons to build a strong practice while supporting system-wide growth without excessive commuting.
The Practice
Our vascular program offers:
- State-of-the-art hybrid operating rooms
- Dedicated block time and excellent OR support staff
- A high-volume vascular laboratory
- The only IAC-accredited vein center in Connecticut
- An office-based lab
- Established and growing referral base with strong regional demand
- Opportunities for full spectrum of open and endovascular practice
- Support for clinical, translational, and basic science research
Academic & Teaching Opportunities
Danbury Hospital also hosts a freestanding 6-year general surgery residency, including a dedicated research year. Teaching medical students and residents is an integral part of the program, with academic affiliations that include:
- Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
- Yale School of Medicine
- University of Vermont College of Medicine
Protected time and institutional support are available for candidates interested in academic productivity and mentorship.
The Ideal Candidate
- Board certified or board eligible in Vascular Surgery
- Interested in joining a collaborative, growth-oriented division
- Enthusiastic about clinical excellence, education, and program development
- Collaborative mindset with desire to work within an integrated health system
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
- CME allowance and professional dues
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Compensation range: $450,000–$650,000, commensurate with experience
About Danbury Hospital
Founded in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a 371-bed, not-for-profit community hospital and a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits annually. It provides comprehensive care to the Greater Danbury region while maintaining a strong academic mission.
Living in Danbury, Connecticut
Located in Fairfield County at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, Danbury offers:
- Suburban living with easy access to New York City (≈60 miles)
- Excellent public and private schools
- Four-season outdoor recreation
- Proximity to Boston, New Haven, and Hartford
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with:
- 28 hospitals
- 1,000+ outpatient facilities
- 16,600+ affiliated physicians
- The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
- Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
We care for over two million people annually and are committed to advancing medicine, research, and education.
For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Jeanette Unger, Director of Physician Recruitment, via email jeanette.unger@nuvancehealth.org or phone (203)739-7864. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
Nuvance–Northwell Health is a 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
