Congenital Heart Surgeon
UCLA Health
Congenital Heart Surgeon
UCLA Health
Comprehensive health system with top hospitals
Qualifications:
M.D. degree required.
Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS), with specialization in congenital heart surgery.
Possess or be eligible for California medical licensure.
Willingness to travel between UCLA Health and CHOC campuses.
Strong commitment to advancing care for patients with congenital heart disease across all ages.
About the Program:
The Congenital Heart Surgery Program at UCLA Health and CHOC is a nationally recognized leader in complex heart care, offering advanced treatment for a full spectrum of congenital heart conditions. With an emphasis on multidisciplinary care, innovation, and family-centered approaches, our program has earned a reputation for outstanding outcomes and compassionate service. Learn more about our partnership here.
About Living in Southern California:
Whether you’re based near West Los Angeles, home to the UCLA campus, or in Orange County, where CHOC is located, Southern California offers an exceptional lifestyle. Enjoy sunny weather year-round, world-famous beaches, scenic mountains, vibrant cultural life, and top-tier public and private schools. With easy access to both urban centers and coastal escapes, this region is ideal for work-life balance and professional growth.
Comprehensive health system with top hospitals
UCLA Health is a large, integrated healthcare system in Los Angeles that operates multiple hospitals and a wide network of primary- and specialty-care clinics. It provides medical services across many fields—from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment—and combines patient care with biomedical research. Its hospitals and physicians diagnose and treat complex illnesses and bring the latest medical discoveries into practice. UCLA Health stands out because it runs a comprehensive, highly ranked set of facilities (including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital) and emphasizes leading research, education, and specialized care across a broad regional network. The organization aims to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and sharing new treatments with patients locally and globally.
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