Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeon

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Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeon

Board-Certified/Board-Eligible General Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

Position Summary

WVU Medicine East is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeon to join our growing surgical team at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

The Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care for patients seeking treatment for obesity and obesity-related diseases. This physician will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery program, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Essential Functions

Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

• Evaluate and manage patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities.
• Perform minimally invasive and robotic metabolic and bariatric surgical procedures.
• Participate in comprehensive preoperative evaluations and long-term postoperative follow-up.
• Collaborate with nutritionists, behavioral health specialists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in patient education and shared decision-making throughout the bariatric journey.
• Provide longitudinal management of bariatric surgery patients while supporting lifelong follow-up and weight management.

Program Development

• Assist in the strategic growth and continued development of the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery program.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, morbidity and mortality conferences, and performance improvement activities.
• Support accreditation standards and quality metrics for the bariatric surgery program.
• Collaborate with physician and administrative leadership to expand access to bariatric services throughout the region.
• Participate in community outreach, educational seminars, and physician engagement activities promoting metabolic and bariatric surgery.

Education & Leadership

• Participate in medical staff activities and committee work.
• Mentor APPs, residents, medical students, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support physician leadership initiatives and program development.
• Participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
• Eligible for unrestricted West Virginia medical licensure.
• DEA registration.
• ACLS certification.

Preferred

• Experience performing robotic bariatric procedures.
• Experience practicing within an accredited Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery program.
• Interest in program development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary obesity management.

Why Join WVU Medicine East?

• Become part of a rapidly growing health system investing more than $360 million in campus expansion and construction projects, driving significant growth in surgical services and physician recruitment.
• Help build and expand a comprehensive Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery program within one of the region's fastest-growing healthcare systems.
• Practice alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team with dedicated APPs, anesthesia support, nutrition, behavioral health, and advanced robotic technology.
• Academic affiliation with the WVU Health System, offering opportunities for collaboration, teaching, research, and physician leadership.

Location & Community

Berkeley Medical Center is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in the scenic Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, just over an hour from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, with convenient access to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

The Eastern Panhandle offers the perfect balance of rural charm and metropolitan accessibility. A lower cost of living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace of life are complemented by easy access to the cultural, dining, and entertainment opportunities of the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Berkeley County is one of the fastest-growing counties in West Virginia while maintaining minimal congestion and traffic. In recent years, a steady influx of professionals from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore has contributed to the growth of telecommuting, healthcare, and high-tech industries, making the region an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

About WVU Medicine

The West Virginia University Health System (WVU Medicine) is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The system has experienced tremendous growth in specialty and subspecialty care, including cancer, heart and vascular, neuroscience, orthopaedics, transplantation, and children's services.

Today, WVU Medicine includes more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the health system includes more than 20 member hospitals serving patients throughout West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Join Our Team

If you are looking for an opportunity to help build a premier Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program within one of the nation's fastest-growing academic health systems, we encourage you to apply.

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Betsy Gambino, MSN, FNP-C, RN
Director of Provider Recruitment & Engagement
WVU Medicine East
[email protected]

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8470 UHAE Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Address:

2500 Hospital DriveMartinsburgWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.