Overview
AHMG Neurosurgeon at Shawnee Mission
AdventHealth Kansas City
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is currently seeking a highly qualified, Board Certified Neurosurgeon to join our expanding Neurosciences program. Located in Johnson County, KS, a rapidly growing market with four regional hospitals, AdventHealth Kansas City is a premier healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and making significant investments in the future. Our comprehensive Neurosciences program is comprised of experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, and dedicated support staff. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare.
Practice Setting
- Our five-year-old office is located on the Shawnee Mission hospital campus with convenient access to I-35. Our building houses 30 primary care providers, and 21 specialists including 7 neurologists, 5 neurosurgeons and 7 APPs.
- Clinic staffing includes a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA), Registered Nurse (RN), and APP to support your practice and ensure efficient patient care.
- AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is a 505-bed hospital with the support of four Neurosurgeons and five specialized Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), ensuring ample collaborative opportunities and a well-rounded team environment.
- Inpatient Neuro-Hospitalist coverage is available onsite 24/7, providing continuous care and expertise for our patients.
Schedule
- Allocated block time for surgical procedures and clinic hours, allowing for a balanced and structured workflow.
- Call expectations are 1 in 5, with additional compensation for extra call duties. There is no trauma and call volumes are generally 3 consults per day, 2-3 surgeries per week.
- Thirty days of annual leave are provided, in addition to six recognized holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Additional Information Our state-of-the-art facilities include a recently added Cancer Institute, MRI-guided radiosurgery, Globus robot, multiple intraoperative CT scanners, multiple intraoperative microscopes, and an exoscope. These advanced resources will support your practice and enhance patient outcomes.
Future Neuroscience Institute AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, located in Johnson County, KS, will be the future home of our Neuroscience Institute, further solidifying our commitment to advancing neurological care. This institute will provide cutting-edge treatments and foster innovation in the field of neuroscience, positioning us as a leader in the region and beyond.
Professional Development
• Access to cutting-edge technology and advanced neurosurgical procedures, ensuring you remain at the forefront of the field.
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, located in Merriam, Kansas, is a 504-bed acute care hospital serving the Kansas City metro area, particularly Johnson County. Formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, it joined the AdventHealth network in 2002, guided by a mission to provide faith-based, whole-person care that nurtures physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Established in 1962, the hospital has deep roots in the community, originating from a collaboration between local leaders, the Johnson County Medical Society, and the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church to meet the area’s growing healthcare needs.
The hospital offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiology, neurology, maternity, bariatric surgery, and behavioral health, supported by over 700 physicians across 50 specialties and more than 3,300 employees. Its state-of-the-art AdventHealth Cancer Institute, accredited by the Commission on Cancer, provides advanced treatments like MRI-guided radiation therapy, doubling patient capacity with a new $76.5 million facility opened in 2024. The B.E. Smith Family Center supports children with developmental disabilities, and the Birth Center is renowned for delivering more babies annually than any other Kansas City hospital.
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.