Physician Surgery-Thoracic - Competitive Salary
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Nationally Recognized Cardiovascular Program
Kingsport, Tennessee | Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute Ballad
Health CVA Heart Institute is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic
Surgeon to join Ballad Health’s premier cardiovascular practice
consisting of 50 physicians and more than 70 advanced practice
providers, Cardiovascular Associates, located in Kingsport,
Tennessee. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally
recognized, high-volume cardiovascular program providing advanced
cardiac and thoracic surgical care at Holston Valley Medical
Center—one of the most awarded heart hospitals in the region. You
will collaborate with an experienced team of surgeons and
cardiologists in a highly integrated, multidisciplinary environment
dedicated to delivering innovative, patient-centered cardiovascular
care across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Facility &
Program Excellence For more than 90 years, Holston Valley Medical
Center has served as a cornerstone of advanced healthcare for the
Kingsport region. Facility Overview Level III Trauma Center 450
board-certified or board-eligible physicians Comprehensive tertiary
cardiovascular services Advanced hybrid OR and structural heart
capabilities National & Regional Recognition Holston Valley
continues to be recognized among the nation’s top hospitals: 1 in
the Nation – Interventional Carotid Care Top 100 Nationally –
Neurological Care Top 10% Nationally – Orthopedics & Women’s Health
Top 10% Nationally – Cardiac Care & Heart Attack Treatment First
hospital in Tennessee to perform TAVR for high-risk patients
Platinum Performance Achievement Award – Chest Pain/MI Registry
(American College of Cardiology) U.S. News & World Report
(2025–2026) “Best Regional Hospital” Top 10 ranked hospital in
Tennessee “High Performing” in: Aortic Valve Surgery Transcatheter
Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Multiple cardiovascular care
domains Cardiovascular Research Leadership Our cardiovascular team
has a longstanding reputation for research and innovation: Early
national adopter of the Absorb bioresorbable stent Active
participation in structural heart and device trials Opportunities
for investigator participation and publication Academic
collaboration and cardiovascular training initiatives Practice
Environment Highly collaborative Heart Team model Integrated
cardiology and surgical alignment Advanced imaging and structural
planning capabilities Dedicated CV anesthesia, ICU, and perfusion
teams Strong referral base across a multi-state region Location –
Kingsport, Tennessee Kingsport offers an outstanding quality of
life with: Scenic Appalachian Mountains Excellent schools and
family-friendly communities Outdoor recreation: hiking, biking,
lakes, golf No State income tax Regional airport access Contact
Information To learn more about this opportunity or to submit your
CV, please contact us today to begin a confidential
conversation.
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