Neurosurgery: Spine, Weill Cornell Medicine, Brooklyn

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/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where they will grow a practice in complex spine surgery.

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. As part of NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the top hospitals in the United States, there are many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. NewYork-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital 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, 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.

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, located in Park Slope, a 651-bed ACS-level II trauma center, cares for residents throughout Brooklyn and the surrounding areas. Academically affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, our academic programs include nine graduate medical education residency programs and six fellowship programs.

Brooklyn is known for its’ diverse neighborhoods that attract artists, professionals, singles, and families, as well as visitors from all over NYC and around the world. Known for its’ excellent public schools, Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Barclays Center, Brooklyn Bridge Park and in the borough’s southern extremes, the surf is always up on Coney Island. As one of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the world, Brooklyn can satisfy every taste. Foodies covet everything from the world’s best pizza to authentic Caribbean cuisine, Italian cuisine, Asian cuisine, BBQ, and Nathan’s Famous has been serving its’ world-famous hot dogs on Coney Island since 1916. Brooklyn truly has something for everyone.

The salary range for this position is: Assistant Professor: $421,655K - $803,112 or Associate Professor: $367,442K - $943,197K. This compensation range does not include our amazing benefits and any incentive payments, based on quality measures and productivity, which may be applicable to this role.

The selected candidate will have an academic appointment at Weill Cornell Medicine. Academic rank will be commensurate with the level of experience and scholarly accomplishments.