Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is recruiting for Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologists in the Greater Charlotte market. 

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is Atrium Health’s flagship academic medical center in Charlotte and the quaternary referral hub for Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. CMC is an 874 bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital providing the highest level of heart and vascular care across the Carolinas and serving as the destination for complex, high acuity cardiovascular patients. A major new 12 story advanced care facility is scheduled to open in spring 2027. This flagship project, which broke ground in July 2023, will feature 448 patient rooms, 38 operating rooms, 16 procedure rooms, and a new emergency department. CMC is the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and is a transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. 

CMC is one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center teaching hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians across 15 specialties, and serves as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. 

About our advanced heart failure program: robust subspecialty support and multidisciplinary collaboration, including remote hemodynamic monitoring (3,500+ patients), a Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, a pulmonary hypertension/CTEPH program, an adult congenital clinic, and cardio-oncology collaboration (including TTR amyloid care). The program also features a strong partnership with structural heart and dedicated HF pharmacy support for GDMT optimization. It is part of one of the nation’s largest cardiogenic shock programs and a top 5 U.S. center for combined VAD/transplant volume.

Atrium Health Cabarrus & Pineville – Heart & Vascular Overview
Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457-bed tertiary care hospital and the second largest in the Greater Charlotte market, offering a full spectrum of cardiovascular services including advanced imaging, interventional and structural cardiology, electrophysiology, and heart failure care. The program is supported by a highly collaborative team of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, and APPs. Atrium Health Pineville, a ~340-bed hospital in south Charlotte, serves as a key Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute site, delivering advanced cardiovascular care in a community-based setting. Heart failure services are part of Sanger’s comprehensive program, providing care across the full continuum—from medical management to advanced therapies—within a high-volume, multidisciplinary, and integrated system.

About Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute

• One of the Southeast’s largest cardiac and vascular programs
• More than 140 physicians across 25+ locations in North and South Carolina
• Over 50 years of experience providing comprehensive acute and chronic cardiovascular services
• Home to the region’s only heart transplant center and pediatric heart surgery program
• Access to the latest clinical trials, IRCAD NA experiential learning, and the Wake Forest School of Medicine Charlotte campus

Highlights

Hospital Sites
Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health Cabarrus, and Atrium Health Pineville 

Inpatient Services 
The inpatient heart failure program is supported by a collaborative, team-based model at CMC, with dedicated physician and APP support across both weekday and weekend coverage. Additional support is provided at Atrium Health Cabarrus and Pineville, where HF APPs assist with daily patient management. The care model includes shared responsibilities across sites, ensuring continuity of care and access to advanced heart failure services, including cardiogenic shock management.

Call Coverage & Inpatient Service Blocks 
8 weeks per year  
Call includes CMC heart failure service, shock call for all 3 hospital sites, transplants 

Procedures
CMC: RHC and biopsies 
Cabarrus: RHC and CardioMEMS

Outpatient 
Approximately 12-13 patients per day on average 

Outreach Clinics

Training and/or Experience Required

BE/BC in Cardiovascular Disease
BE/BC in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant 
Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina & South Carolina 

Benefits

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.