Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician
Company: Lifepoint Health
Location: Hickory
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina (53m
from Charlotte) is seeking a BE/BC Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic
Surgeon to join a hospital-employed practice with two existing CV
Surgeons. Experience preferred but not required. Call is 1:3.
Practice is fully supported by APPs and our large cardiology
practice. Required Skill Set: Full scope of adult cardiothoracic
procedures Fellowship trained in transcatheter valve and complex
aortic surgery TAVR TEVR CABG FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery is
experienced in caring for patients with a wide range of heart and
lung diseases including heart failure, coronary artery disease,
valve disease and more. Our fellowship-trained cardiovascular
surgeons perform both open and minimally invasive surgical
techniques and work with each patient to tailor care specific to
their unique needs. FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery features
dedicated, knowledgeable surgeons offering surgical and minimally
invasive procedures for a variety of heart and lung conditions.
Surgical procedures are performed at Frye Regional Medical Center,
a Duke Lifepoint hospital. The Frye Regional Heart Center is the
first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina .
Backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center, Frye Regional
gains access to Duke training and staff education as well as
evidence-based guidelines and best practices to enhance the quality
of cardiovascular care across the Catawba Valley region.
Recruitment Package may include: Base salary wRVU production
incentive CME allowance Sign-on bonus Student Loan assistance
Relocation allowance Residency/fellowship stipend Health benefits
Retirement plan Marketing practice growth assistance About the
Hospital: Frye Regional is a Duke Lifepoint facility, combining
Duke University Health System's unparalleled expertise in clinical
excellence, quality and patient safety with Lifepoint Health's
financial resources and extensive operational experience. Frye
Regional also touts The Frye Heart Center, which is the first Duke
Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina. Backed by the
resources of the Duke Heart Center, Frye Regional has access to the
most current training and staff education, evidence-based
guidelines and practices when it comes to heart and heart-related
issues. About the Community: Live in a community ranked "Best
Places to Live in North Carolina" and "Most Affordable Cities in
the US" in 2020 by U.S. News and World Report . Hickory also ranked
8th in America's Cheapest Places to Live. The ranking looked at how
desirable a place is with measures such as a strong job market and
quality of life! Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community
located between Charlotte (53m) and Asheville (75m). From outdoor
recreational activities to unique restaurant and shopping options,
this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise!
Keywords: Lifepoint Health, Charlotte , Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician, Healthcare , Hickory, North Carolina
