Description
The Department of Surgery and the Division of Acute Care Surgery at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio, are seeking a General Surgeon with a strong interest in trauma and/or acute care surgery. This position is primarily based at our ACSverified Level III trauma center at our partnering hospital in Norwalk, Ohio. Candidates must be boardcertified or boardeligible in General Surgery; additional Surgical Critical Care training is preferred but not required.
We are looking for a surgeon who is passionate about trauma and emergency general surgery and who also wants the opportunity to build a robust elective community or rural surgery practice. Since 2018, MetroHealth has expanded trauma services to our partnering hospital, helping establish and grow its Level III trauma program. Our mission is to deliver excellent trauma and emergency general surgery care close to home, keeping patients within their community whenever possible.
Role Highlights
- Manage trauma activations, emergency general surgery consultations, and staff the trauma/EGS clinic.
- When not on trauma/EGS service, develop an elective practice with dedicated clinic time and block OR time.
- Access to a DaVinci robot for surgeons interested in robotic surgery.
- Strong support from an experienced team of APPs providing daytime coverage seven days a week.
About MetroHealth
MetroHealth is a major academic health system affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Our 700+ bed main campus includes an ACSverified Level I Adult Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and Level I Burn Center.
Our partnering institution in Norwalk, Ohio, is a 99bed ACSverified Level III Adult Trauma Center with more than 1,600 trauma activations annually and nearly 130 trauma admissions. Patients requiring higherlevel care are seamlessly transferred to MetroHealth Medical Center.
About Norwalk, Ohio — SmallTown Charm with Historic Character
Norwalk is a historic, welcoming city in Huron County known for its beautiful 19thcentury architecture, affordable living, and proximity to Lake Erie. It serves as the county seat and offers a blend of New England–inspired heritage and Midwestern community life.
At a Glance
- Location: Northern Ohio, ~10 miles south of Lake Erie and ~60 miles west of Cleveland.
Vibe: Historic downtown, Victorian and Greek Revival architecture, friendly community. Norwalk is often noted for its Europeaninspired charm, with Victorian, Italianate, and Greek Revival buildings lining Main Street—giving the town a distinctive, picturesque feel.
Lifestyle & Cost of Living
- Affordable housing
- Lowerthanaverage grocery costs and overall reasonable living expenses.
- Easy access to parks, schools, and local services.
Accessibility
Norwalk sits near major highways, making it convenient to reach Sandusky, Lorain, Cleveland, and Toledo.
We look forward to discussing the opportunities.
Nimitt Patel MD, FACS
Medical Administrative Director - Acute Care Surgery
