Surgery, General Surgery

Join Guthrie’s established Corning surgical team and help grow high-quality general surgery care in the Finger Lakes region.

Guthrie Medical Group seeks a BC/BE General Surgeon to join East Corning General Surgery and Guthrie Corning Hospital. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice within an established multi-provider surgical clinic and a physician-led, integrated health system.

Highlights of the Position

• Join East Corning General Surgery, a seven-provider clinic that includes General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, and surgical APP support.
• Practice at Guthrie Corning Hospital, a modern 65-bed hospital and regional cancer center serving the greater Corning market.
• Provide broad-based General Surgery care within a collaborative setting that already supports hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, bowel surgery, skin lesion management, colonoscopy, and upper endoscopy.
• Leverage Guthrie’s use of laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical capabilities across the General Surgery service line.
• Work in close coordination with breast surgery and colorectal colleagues for multidisciplinary patient care.
• Benefit from an integrated referral network across Guthrie primary care, cancer care, and specialty services.

Candidate Requirements 

• Unwavering commitment to our mission of improving health through clinical excellence and compassion; every patient, every time.
• MD or DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in New York State.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered surgical care within a collaborative medical group model.
• Interest in minimally invasive techniques and team-based specialty collaboration is strongly valued.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base compensation and incentive opportunity commensurate with training and experience.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options.
• Allowance for primary licensure fees, DEA certificate, and renewals.
• Total Compensation range is 459K – 540K

Work-Life Balance

• Opportunity to build a durable practice in a highly livable small-city market with short commute times and affordable housing.
• Integrated specialist access and coordinated support teams help reduce unnecessary friction in patient care.
• Practice design, OR time, clinic time, and call structure can be aligned with final operational planning.

Career Development

• CME time and money allowances provided.
• Access to leadership development within a physician-led organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to continued surgical program growth in Corning and the broader Guthrie network.

Supportive Transition

• Paid relocation assistance consistent with Guthrie policy.
• Accompanying partner placement assistance available.
• Dedicated onboarding support to ensure a successful transition into practice.

Contact Your Recruiter

Carlos Alberto - AVP, Provider Recruitment & Retention
Carlos.Alberto@guthrie.org