Spine Neurosurgeon – Established Program, Large Referral Region, Strong OR Access

UMC Physicians is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neurosurgeon with a focus on spine surgery to join a growing and well-established neurosurgery program in Lubbock, Texas. This opportunity offers the ability to quickly build a busy spine practice while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team serving a large referral region across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

The practice supports a strong surgical volume and provides access to advanced technology, dedicated neurosurgical ICU support, and a collaborative academic environment through Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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Practice Highlights

• Established neurosurgery group consisting of 6 physicians, 6 advanced practice providers, and 13 support staff
• Opportunity to rapidly develop a high-volume spine practice
• Approximate case mix: 70% spine / 30% cranial
• 225+ neurosurgical cases annually across the program
• 1 clinic day per week
• 2 operating room blocks per week
• 2–3+ procedures per OR block
• Approximately 20 patients per clinic day
• Single hospital coverage at University Medical Center

The program serves a large multi-county referral network across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, offering consistent surgical volume and complex case exposure.

Technology and Clinical Resources

The neurosurgery program is supported by advanced surgical and imaging technology, including:

• Two second-generation O-Arm imaging systems
• Three Medtronic S8 Stealth navigation workstations
• Stryker cranial navigation platform
• Pentero microscopes and Kinevo system with 5-ALA capability
• Jackson surgical tables
• TrueBeam Gamma Knife system
• 24/7 intraoperative neuromonitoring
• Dedicated neuromonitoring technologists with additional contract support
• 10-bed Neuro ICU

These resources support advanced spine and cranial procedures in a fully integrated neurosurgical environment.

Call Structure

• Trauma call shared among four neurosurgeons
• Approximately one week of call every three weeks
• Supported by an assigned advanced practice provider
• Mix of trauma and assigned neurosurgical cases

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex spinal procedures, including degenerative spine, trauma, tumor, and deformity cases
• Evaluate and treat patients with disorders of the spine and nervous system
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care
• Collaborate with neurology, orthopedics, oncology, and rehabilitation specialists
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care planning
• Contribute to resident education and academic initiatives in collaboration with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• Support the continued growth of the neurosurgery program and spine service line

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery
• Fellowship training in spine surgery preferred
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure

About UMC Health System

UMC Health System is the primary teaching hospital for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and serves as the region’s only Level I Trauma Center. The health system includes a 500+ bed hospital, a dedicated Children’s Hospital, and specialized centers for cardiology, oncology, and neurosciences.

With more than 30 clinic locations, UMC Physicians delivers comprehensive care to communities throughout West Texas and Eastern New Mexico while maintaining a strong academic and research partnership with Texas Tech.

About University Medical Center Health System

UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, is a public hospital district known for high-quality care, serving as the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center. It partners with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a major teaching hospital, offering advanced services in areas like cardiology, oncology, and pediatrics. UMC emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care while fostering professional growth in a supportive work environment.