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General Surgery Physician

Melrose Wakefield Hospital
vision insurance
United States, Massachusetts, Wakefield
Mar 28, 2026

Tufts Medical Center Community Careis seeking an outstandingboard certified/board eligible General Surgeonto join ourdynamic surgical team at our General Surgerypractice in Wakefield, MA.

The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in both elective and emergency settings, demonstrating expertise in diagnosing, operating, and managing recovery. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, anesthesiologists, and specialists to ensure optimal patient outcomes, working in a fast-paced environment requiring excellent manual dexterity and leadership skills. Bariatrics and robotics skills would be a plus but are not required.

Tufts Medical Center Community Care, a proud member of Tufts Medicine, has over 125 providers that offer primary care and specialty services. We elevate the value of health care for patients - at the intersection of quality, cost, and service - by delivering robust supportforour physicians.

Tufts Medical Center Community Care is affiliated withMelroseWakefieldHospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, with access to specialists at Tufts Medical Center.

HowYou'llTransform Patient Care:

  • You'll participatein an attractive call schedule of 1:4

  • You'llbe a valuable member of the care team alongside physician colleagues, nurse practitioners, nurses, and extensive ancillary staff

  • You'llgrow as a physician as you learn from new colleagues

  • You'llprovide service and people-focused support to your patients

  • You'lljoin and contribute to a work environment that is flexible and in-tune with the desires of a modern workforce that values work/life balance

  • You'llwork cross-functionally with various members of our community and stakeholders

  • You'llembrace one of our most fundamental values of active engagement within our communities, bringing the strength of academic and community care

  • You'lljoin an organization built on collaborative practices and community

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery

  • A team player who is excited to work cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world class patient satisfaction and support

  • Experience in Bariatrics and/or Robotics is a plus

  • Experience supporting a community-based practice in MA is a plus

  • Current medical license or ability to obtain one in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required

Work, Live, and Grow: We strive tomaintainan inclusive work environment for all our employees. We offer a competitive salary with competitive benefits including health,dental, andvision insurance, and more.

  • CME support - yearly reimbursement plus free CME credits offered within our system annually

  • Full malpractice coverage from the day you start, including tail coverage

  • Robust benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision insurance as well as generous PTO

Location: 888 Main Street,Wakefield,MA 01880

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shouldsubmita CV and cover letter detailing clinical, academic, and teaching interests to: Dave Rezendes, Senior Physician Recruiter atdavid.rezendes@tuftsmedicine.org

Why Tufts Medicine:Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional,connectedand accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital,MelroseWakefieldHospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network.Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year.The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 toleveragethe experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal,stateor local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us atcareers@tuftsmedicine.org.

The salary range for this position is $400,000 to $475,000 annually. Actual compensation will bedeterminedduring the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internalequityand academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care,researchand education.

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