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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Physician, Neurosurgery - Cerebrovascular/Endovascular (San Francisco, CA)

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon with fellowship training or strong interest in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery to join our expanding, multidisciplinary Neurosurgery Division.

This is a unique opportunity to build and grow within a highly collaborative, innovation-driven environment supported by a leading regional health system.

  • Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Subspecialty Focus - Opportunity to develop a robust cerebrovascular/endovascular practice
  • Team-Based Care - Collaborate closely with neurology, neurointerventional, stroke, and critical care teams
  • Advanced Infrastructure - Practice within a well-resourced system equipped to support complex neurosurgical care
  • Practice Growth - Strong referral network and opportunity to expand programmatic offerings
  • Autonomy with Support - Balance independence with the backing of an established multispecialty group
  • Clinical Scope
  • Bread-and-butter neurosurgery with emphasis on cerebrovascular and endovascular cases
  • Participation in a growing, integrated neuroscience program
  • Opportunity to shape program development based on your expertise and clinical interests
  • Professional Development
  • Collaboration within a multispecialty physician network
  • Opportunities for leadership, program development, and academic engagement
  • Participation in research or clinical initiatives, if desired

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Neurosurgery; fellowship required
  • 3-5 years of experience preferred
  • Active or eligible for a California Medical License

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

  • Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
  • Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required
  • Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
  • Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
  • Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings

Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Organization Details

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG.

Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Advancing the Future of Neuroscience at Sutter Health

Sutter Health is redefining what's possible in brain health across Northern California-bringing together innovation, advanced care, and access in one of the nation's most dynamic regions.

At the center of this vision is the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal, a state-of-the-art, five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility currently under development in San Francisco. Located at 3555 César Chávez Street, this flagship center will serve as a regional hub for neurological care, advanced diagnostics, and research, uniting expertise and innovation under one roof.

"Sutter Health has a bold vision for brain health," said President and CEO Warner Thomas. "This new complex represents our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care that fuels innovation and brings the highest standards of neurological health closer to home."

Why This Matters for You

  • Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role-it's an opportunity to:
  • Be part of a forward-thinking neuroscience program shaping the future of care
  • Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
  • Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco
  • Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment

Be Part of What's Next

If you're looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general neurosurgical care with an emphasis on cerebrovascular and endovascular cases, collaborating with neurology, neurointerventional, stroke, and critical care teams. Help grow the neuroscience program and may participate in leadership, research, teaching, and other clinical initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Cerebrovascular NeurosurgeryNeurointerventional CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationStroke CareClinical Research

Surgery Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 82% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

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Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage Starting Day One ($0-$50/month)
100% Employer-Paid Dental & Vision
8% Employer-Funded Profit-Sharing Contribution
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
$6,000 Annual CME Allowance
Relocation Assistance
EPIC EMR
Leadership Opportunities