Bariatric & Metabolic SurgeonAdventHealth Medical Group | Kansas City Metro - Lenexa, Kansas KC Bariatric at AdventHealth is seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon to join one of the nation's most established and high-volume bariatric surgery programs. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced bariatric surgeon who wants to focus on high-volume surgical practice while helping shape the continued growth, quality, and patient experience of an established and respected comprehensive bariatric program.
Opportunity Highlights - Join an established, comprehensive bariatric and metabolic surgery program with significant existing surgical volume, an established referral base, and experienced bariatric staff.
- Focus primarily on metabolic and bariatric surgery; general surgery is limited primarily to the needs of bariatric patients, with no traditional general surgery call.
- Perform sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, complex bariatric revisions and conversions, upper endoscopy (EGD), and management of surgical needs and complications within the bariatric patient population.
- Practice with a dedicated multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, APPs, registered dietitians, behavioral health professionals, medical weight-management providers, physical therapy, nursing, and bariatric-specific clinical and administrative support.
- Perform procedures at a bariatric specialty surgical hospital and ambulatory surgery center, with the resources and support of the broader AdventHealth system available when needed.
- Care for patients across the continuum of obesity and metabolic disease, with coordinated support before surgery and throughout long-term follow-up.
- Competitive compensation, performance-based incentive opportunity, and comprehensive AdventHealth benefits.
Candidate Profile The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Board Certification in General Surgery.
- Fellowship training in Bariatric Surgery and/or Minimally Invasive Surgery.
- 5+ years of post-training surgical experience.
- Significant bariatric surgical experience with the ability to practice effectively in a high-volume environment.
- Advanced laparoscopic surgical skills and experience with sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
- Experience with bariatric revisions and conversions strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in upper endoscopy.
- Robotic bariatric surgery experience preferred, but not required.
- Comprehensive understanding of obesity, metabolic disease, and the multidisciplinary care required to support successful long-term patient outcomes.
The Physician We Are Looking For - Develop trusted relationships with patients and families through clear communication, education, and a patient-centered approach to treatment decisions.
- Build productive relationships with referring physicians and other clinical partners to strengthen access, referral pathways, and continuity of care.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, APPs, medical weight-management providers, dietitians, behavioral health professionals, nursing, and other members of the bariatric team.
- Partner constructively with physician and administrative leadership to support program growth, quality, operational performance, and the overall patient experience.
- Demonstrate a commitment to clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience, and AdventHealth's whole-person approach to care.
Hospital Description AdventHealth Lenexa City Center, located at 16950 West 86th Street in Lenexa, Kansas, is a developing healthcare campus in the heart of Lenexa's City Center, a vibrant 200-acre live/work community along I-435, near 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard. Part of the AdventHealth network, this mixed-use campus aims to deliver faith-based, whole-person care, emphasizing physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness, guided by the CREATION Life principles (Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, and Nutrition).
The campus is under construction, with Phase 1 expected to be completed by mid-2025. This phase includes a 98-bed, three-story hospital offering 24/7 emergency care, surgical services, inpatient beds for medical-surgical and short-stay units, an intensive care unit, and heart care. A 56,000-square-foot, three-story medical office building attached to the hospital will provide primary care, orthopedic care, respiratory services, digestive care, and advanced imaging. The campus also includes AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Lenexa City Center, offering family care and same-day appointments.
Community Description Located in suburban Kansas City, Shawnee Mission is one of the country's wealthiest communities with beautiful established neighborhoods, upscale shopping centers, and nationally top-ranked public-school systems. It sits in the heart of Johnson County, which offers an extensive park and trail system that includes 24 trails extending over 98 miles. The Kansas City area is home to great professional and college sports teams and is the host of the FIFA World Cup in 2026. There is an incredible entertainment scene featuring the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery, and the T-Mobile Center. We are known for our World Class BBQ but also have culturally diverse high end dining options. With all the offerings of a big city, Kansas City has a small town feeling that our providers affectionately referred to as a hidden gem.
