Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity 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. Position Highlights Join three established
Cardiothoracic Surgeons and three dedicated Physician Assistants
High-volume adult cardiac and thoracic surgical practice Fully
integrated cardiovascular service line Collaborative care model
with all cardiology subspecialties Tertiary care facility with
comprehensive specialty support Active clinical research and
innovation programs Well-established and progressive Structural
Heart Program Opportunities for academic involvement, teaching, and
research Qualifications American Board of Thoracic Surgery Board
Certified or Board Eligible Minimum 5 years of Cardiothoracic
surgical experience preferred Expertise in adult cardiac and
thoracic surgery Interest or experience in: Minimally invasive
valve surgery Structural heart procedures Advanced heart team
collaboration 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. Note to International Medical Graduates (IMGs):
Please be advised that while the State of Tennessee has recently
enacted legislation regarding the licensure of International
Medical Graduates, this law applies exclusively to institutions
with Tennessee-based ACGME-accredited residency programs. Because
our residency programs are based in Virginia, we are unable to
facilitate the pathways provided by this specific Tennessee
legislation. IMGs seeking to utilize these new state-specific
opportunities are encouraged to focus their search on
Tennessee-based academic institutions. Mr. Scott Frazier Physician
Recruiter Work: (423) 230-8270 Fax: (423) 610-3314
Keywords: Ballad Health, Hickory , Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Healthcare , Kingsport, North Carolina
