Medical Director
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
Medical Director
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education
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GastroenterologyShift
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40FTE
1Employee Status
RegularThe Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a pediatric gastroenterologist specialized in pancreatology, for the Medical Director position of our Pancreas Care Center (PCC). The ideal candidate would be at the associate professor or professor level, ideally with pancreas specific training and a pancreas-focused clinical interest. Interventional endoscopists are welcome and encouraged to apply, however this is not a requirement for the position.
The team comprises talented physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and support staff from a multi-disciplinary team structure that bridges across departments and divisions from gastroenterology, surgery, endocrinology, transplant administration, radiology, pain services and others. As the first pediatric Pancreas Center of Excellence accredited by the National Pancreas Foundation, we have served patients and families from over 40 states and internationally. The candidate will work closely with Dr. Maisam Abu-El-Haija, Founding Director of the PCC to achieve the center’s goals and advance our mission. The team currently consists of five gastroenterology pancreatology experts who contribute to a robust clinical and research infrastructure. The team offers all needed services to pancreas patients, including advanced endoscopy interventions by the Interventional Endoscopy center (IntEc) spearheaded by Drs. Vitale and Sprague, and surgical procedures including a high volume of Total Pancreatectomy Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT) procedures.
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Candidates interested in this opportunity should submit a letter or email of interest along with a current CV to:
Maisam Abu-El-Haija, MD, MS, Founding Director, Pancreas Care Center, [email protected]
Vincent Mukkada, MD, Medical Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and nutrition, [email protected]
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At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
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Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that provides pediatric care across the spectrum—from routine well-child visits to treatment of rare and complex illnesses—and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Care is delivered by pediatric specialists in hospital and clinic settings, while researchers and educators translate findings into better treatments and train residents and fellows. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with university-backed pediatric research and education at scale, along with a commitment to equality and an inclusive environment for staff, patients, and families. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric professionals.
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