Neurosurgeon-Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon, Kansas City, MO

Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute is seeking a fellowship trained neurosurgeon in spine surgery to join the comprehensive neurosciences program at Saint Luke’s Hospital, a 611-bed, regional tertiary hospital located in the beautiful Country Club Plaza district in Kansas City. It is the flagship hospital of locally owned and operated Saint Luke’s Health System which is comprised of 10 leading hospitals in the KC area.

Saint Luke’s Hospital is a Joint Commission Certified Hospital in Spine Surgery as well as Blue Cross Blue Shield Spine Center of Excellence +.  Additionally, there are two physiatrists who help support the spine program. There is ongoing multidisciplinary collaboration with specialties such as physiatry, pain management, neurology and pain psychology through weekly spine case conference, spine integrated practice unit (IPU), and spine multidisciplinary collaborative. The Spine program is also participating in a national registry and is performing above national benchmarks in return to work, patient satisfaction and various patient outcome measures.

The Neuroscience Institute has recruited and developed a team of exceptionally trained neurosurgeons with the goal of creating one of the finest neurosurgery groups in the country.  Several of the neurosurgeons in the practice have subspecialty interests and have developed multidisciplinary programs to enhance the quality of the work. Academic appointments are available at University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and there are opportunities for research and publication.

Benefits include malpractice insurance, retirement, insurance, vacation, CME, etc. All inquiries are confidential.

About Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute:

As one of Kansas City’s leading research and academic medical institutions, Saint Luke’s Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences.  

Saint Luke’s has a history of award-winning quality care. We’re recognized by U.S. News & World Report and were one of the nation’s first hospitals to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Greater Kansas City:

The Greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant, growing community known for its rolling hills, tree-lined boulevards, dynamic business community, and exceptional quality of life. With a metro population of more than 2 million, the region is recognized for its world-class cultural and arts amenities, sports and recreation, quality health care, exceptional schools, beautiful neighborhoods, and affordable living. The city of fountains, barbeque, and jazz is also renowned for its innovative spirit and friendly people. Numerous national publications have praised Kansas City and its suburbs for being among the nation’s best places to live and raise a family.