Bariatric Surgeon with Banner-University Medicine Phoenix

Banner - University Medicine Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Center is actively seeking a board-certified junior metabolic and bariatric surgeon who is looking to join our MBSAQIP nationally accredited program. The practice, established in 2015, cares for a high volume of adults and adolescents with obesity and is focused on clinical expertise in high acuity patients, resident and medical student training and research. This is an excellent career opportunity for physician to work in the heart of Phoenix and the hub of academic medicine.

Banner Health, is a Top 5 Large Health System and one of the country's premier non-profit health care networks, recognized for its leadership and dedication to the communities we serve. Fitch and S&P rank Banner Health with an AA- rating, based on our growth and financial stability and Newsweek rated Banner Health Most Trustworthy Companies in America (Multi-Year Winner 2024, 2025).

Successful Applicants Must:

• Demonstrate an engaging and passionate commitment to the excellent care of the patient with obesity
• Have completed a fellowship in minimally invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery at an accredited program
• Completed a 5yr general surgery residency program
• BC/BE with the American Board of Obesity Medicine
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of AZ
• DEA license with current prescribing privileges
• Have experience in surgical education and be willing to train residents and fellows
• Have published peer reviewed journal articles and participated in research protocols
• Be willing to care for adolescent and adult patients
• Experience with interventional endoscopy

Practice Details:

• Full-time
• Clinic: 2 days per week, OR: 2 days per week, 1 administrative/academic day per week.
• Participate in 1:3 call
• Well-established high-volume practice with high acuity patients in educational setting.
• Looking to expand volume further and develop the obesity medicine side.
• Supportive team that is invested in each other's success.

Location: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized 733-bed, Level 1 Trauma facility has been recognized for 12-years as one of America's “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and is consistently rated as a “Best Place to Work” in Arizona.

Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network have come together to form Banner - University Medicine, a health system anchored in Phoenix and Tucson that makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart of this partnership is academic medicine - research, teaching, and patient care - across three academic medical centers: Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.

About Banner Health

You want to help lead change in the health care field – rather than just react to it. You want to spend your time doing what you do best – caring for patients. You belong at Banner Medical Group (BMG) and Banner – University Medicine Group (BUMG).As Banner Health's employed physician group with more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practitioners across more than 65 specialties, BMG, is transforming the delivery of care. This transformation can most clearly be seen in our Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) implementation. Through PCMH, we’re organizing care around patients, working in teams and coordinating and tracking care over time. The end result is the highest quality and most efficient delivery of patient care.For physicians working in their own practices, we have two different paths to lead you to a colorful career with Banner Health.We also offer faculty positions at Banner – University Medicine Center in partnership with the University of Arizona.