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General Surgery Private Practices in West Virginia (54 Verified Groups) | Daniel Aragón

There are 54 physician-owned general surgery practices in West Virginia, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.

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Physician-Owned General Surgery Groups in West Virginia

A vetted list of 78 general surgery practices in West Virginia that are still owned by the physicians who built them. Useful when the recruiter says you have no other options.

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NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DIRECTORY

Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:

Hospital systems

  • Hospital-employed by WVU Medicine
  • Vandalia Health
  • Marshall Health Network
  • LifePoint Health

Tribal health programs

  • Indian Health Service service units

All 54 physician-owned general surgery practices in West Virginia, by city

54practices listed
11cities in WV
0PE or corporate flagged
40with a website
54 practices listed

Dr. Benjamin Raymond

Bridgeport, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Benjamin A Raymond, DO FACOS, earned his undergraduate degree in biology and psychology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. Dr. Raymond completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) Horizon campus in northwest Pennsylvania, where he also served as the solo chief resident in his final year. Dr. Raymond was awarded a national Resident Achievement Award by the Am

527 Medical Park Dr # 202, Bridgeport, WV 26330

Sugam Vasani, MD

Charleston, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Sugam Vasani, MD provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Charleston, West Virginia. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

415 Morris St Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25301

Clarksburg Eye Center

Clarksburg, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Clarksburg Eye Center is a Clarksburg-based general surgery practice serving patients across the West Virginia region. Beyond general surgery, the office offers outpatient medical care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

211 S Chestnut St, Clarksburg, WV 26301

Curtis W. Harrison Jr., MD, FACS

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Practicing general surgery in Huntington, West Virginia, Curtis W. Harrison Jr. offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

1600 Medical Center Dr # 2500, Huntington, WV 25701

David A. Denning, MD

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonIntensivist

David A. Denning, MD provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Huntington, West Virginia. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

1600 Medical Center Dr # 2500, Huntington, WV 25701

Dr. Nepal C. Chowdhury, MD

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
Cardiovascular And Thoracic SurgeonSurgeon

A solo general surgery practitioner in Huntington, West Virginia, Dr. Nepal C. Chowdhury provides care under an independent practice model. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

2828 1st Ave # 200, Huntington, WV 25702

Errington C. Thompson, MD, FACS, FCCM

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonIntensivistPractitioner Service Location

Errington C. Thompson, MD, FACS, FCCM operates a physician-owned general surgery practice in Huntington, West Virginia, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

1600 Medical Center Dr # 2500, Huntington, WV 25701

Farzad Amiri, MD, FACS

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonPractitioner Service Location

Farzad Amiri, MD, FACS provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Huntington, West Virginia. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

1600 Medical Center Dr # 2500, Huntington, WV 25701

Juan Sanabria, MD

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonPractitioner Service LocationTransplant Surgeon

Practicing general surgery in Huntington, West Virginia, Juan Sanabria offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

1600 Medical Center Dr, Huntington, WV 25701

Marshall Surgery

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonVascular Surgeon

Marshall Surgery maintains a private general surgery practice in Huntington, West Virginia, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures and vascular and circulatory surgery. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

1600 Medical Center Dr # 2500, Huntington, WV 25701

Marshall Surgery at Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgical OncologistOncologistSurgeon

An independently operated general surgery practice in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall Surgery at Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center serves the local community. Services extend to cancer diagnosis and treatment and surgical procedures. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.

1400 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV 25701

Mary T. Legenza, MD

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Mary T. Legenza, MD operates a physician-owned general surgery practice in Huntington, West Virginia, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

1400 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV 25701

Matthew Krantz, MD

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
Vascular SurgeonHealth Care FacilitySurgeon

Matthew Krantz, MD brings general surgery expertise to patients in Huntington, West Virginia through a physician-owned practice. Beyond general surgery, the office offers vascular and circulatory surgery and surgical procedures. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

1600 Medical Center Dr # 2500, Huntington, WV 25701

Paul C. Bown, MD,

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonVascular Surgeon

Offering general surgery services in Huntington, West Virginia, Paul C. Bown, MD, operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to surgical procedures and vascular and circulatory surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

1600 Medical Center Dr # 2500, Huntington, WV 25701

Semeret T. Munie, MD

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonIntensivist

Semeret T. Munie maintains a private general surgery practice in Huntington, West Virginia, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

1115 20th St #101, Huntington, WV 25703

Stephen L. Wilson, MD, FACS

Huntington, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Stephen L. Wilson, MD, FACS provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Huntington, West Virginia. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

1600 Medical Center Dr # 2500, Huntington, WV 25701

D. Michael Fourqurean, MD

Kingwood, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

D. Michael Fourqurean, MD brings general surgery expertise to patients in Kingwood, West Virginia through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

150 Memorial Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537

David Randall Hofius, DO

Kingwood, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

David Randall Hofius sees patients at a private general surgery office in Kingwood, West Virginia, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

150 Memorial Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537

Mustapha Daouadi, MD

Kingwood, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Mustapha Daouadi maintains a private general surgery practice in Kingwood, West Virginia, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

150 Memorial Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537

James Paugh, DO

Logan, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Practicing general surgery in Logan, West Virginia, James Paugh offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

77 Hospital Dr, Logan, WV 25601

Jodi M. Cisco-Goff, MD

Logan, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Jodi M. Cisco-Goff, MD provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Logan, West Virginia. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

77 Hospital Dr, Logan, WV 25601

Marshall Surgery - Logan

Logan, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Patients seeking general surgery care in Logan, West Virginia can visit Marshall Surgery - Logan, an independent practice. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

77 Hospital Dr, Logan, WV 25601

Robert McCleary, DO

Logan, WV

NPPES Verified
Orthopedic SurgeonSurgeon

Robert McCleary maintains a private general surgery practice in Logan, West Virginia, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include bone, joint, and musculoskeletal surgery and surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

79 Hospital Dr, Logan, WV 25601

Byron Dodson, DO

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Based in Morgantown, West Virginia, Byron Dodson, DO runs an independently owned general surgery practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

3000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Suite 3300 (3rd Floor, Morgantown, WV 26505

C. Andrew Heiskell, MD, FACS

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Offering general surgery services in Morgantown, West Virginia, C. Andrew Heiskell, MD, FACS operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

600 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive #310, Morgantown, WV 26505

David Randall Hofius, DO

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

David Randall Hofius, DO operates a physician-owned general surgery practice in Morgantown, West Virginia, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

600 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive #310, Morgantown, WV 26505

Dr. Chris Cook

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonPediatricianPractitioner Service Location

Offering general surgery services in Morgantown, West Virginia, Dr. Chris Cook operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides surgical procedures and children's healthcare. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506

Ferdinand C Martinez, MD, FACS

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Offering general surgery services in Morgantown, West Virginia, Ferdinand C Martinez, MD, FACS operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

3000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Suite 3201, Morgantown, WV 26505

Ghulam Abbas, MD

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Cardiovascular And Thoracic SurgeonPractitioner Service LocationSurgeon

Ghulam Abbas, MD, is a board-certified, internationally recognized leader in robotic thoracic surgery who specializes in treating complex lung and esophageal diseases. His clinical interests include robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and esophageal surgery, robotic lung cancer surgery, esophageal motility and reflux disorders, mediastinal and thymic surgery, thoracic outlet syndromes, tracheal and airway surgery and chest wall reconstruction. Dr Abbas is a pioneer in robotic lung and esopha

1200 J D Anderson Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505

Greschner Foot & Ankle Specialists

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
PodiatristOrthopedic ClinicSurgeon

Greschner Foot & Ankle Specialists provides general surgery services to patients in the Morgantown, West Virginia area as an independent medical practice. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

511 Burroughs Street #101, Morgantown, WV 26505

Joseph M. Greschner, DPM, FACFAS

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Orthopedic ClinicPodiatristSurgeon

Fellowship trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon accepting new patients.

511 Burroughs Street #101, Morgantown, WV 26505

Kristen D Statler, MD

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Practicing general surgery in Morgantown, West Virginia, Kristen D Statler offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

3000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Suite 3300 (3rd Floor, Morgantown, WV 26505

Mark L Johnson, MD, FACS

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Mark L Johnson sees patients at a private general surgery office in Morgantown, West Virginia, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

3000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Suite 3300 (3rd Floor, Morgantown, WV 26505

Mon Health Neurosurgery and Spine

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Mon Health Neurosurgery and Spine provides outpatient general surgery care from its office in Morgantown, West Virginia. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

1000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr #1103, Morgantown, WV 26505

Mon Health Surgical Care

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, Mon Health Surgical Care offers general surgery care as an independent practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

3000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Suite 3300 (3rd Floor, Morgantown, WV 26505

Mon Health Surgical Care - Suncrest

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Mon Health Surgical Care - Suncrest provides outpatient general surgery care from its office in Morgantown, West Virginia. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

600 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive #310, Morgantown, WV 26505

Mon Health Vein Center

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgical Center

Mon Health Vein Center is a Morgantown-based general surgery practice serving patients across the West Virginia region. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

3000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Suite 3201, Morgantown, WV 26505

Mustapha Daouadi, MD

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Practicing general surgery in Morgantown, West Virginia, Mustapha Daouadi offers care through an owner-operated medical office. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

3000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Suite 3300 (3rd Floor, Morgantown, WV 26505

Todd E Tallman, MD, FACS

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Todd E Tallman, MD, FACS operates a physician-owned general surgery practice in Morgantown, West Virginia, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

600 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive #310, Morgantown, WV 26505

William H Burns, MD

Morgantown, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Based in Morgantown, West Virginia, William H Burns, MD runs an independently owned general surgery practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to surgical procedures. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.

3000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Suite 3300 (3rd Floor, Morgantown, WV 26505

Anwar Eye Center

Moundsville, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgical CenterOphthalmologist

Ophthalmology Surgery Center & Eye Doctor's Office

1500 Lafayette Ave, Moundsville, WV 26041

Yancy Scot Short, MD

Oak Hill, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery; Robotic-assisted surgery; Colorectal Surgery; Hernia and breast surgery; Colonoscopy; EGD (upper endoscopy); Vasectomy; Skin Lesion removal

430 Main St, Oak Hill, WV 25901

John A. DeLuca, MD

South Charleston, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Based in South Charleston, West Virginia, John A. DeLuca, MD runs an independently owned general surgery practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.

500 Poplar St # 304, South Charleston, WV 25309

Michael M. Boustany, MD.

South Charleston, WV

NPPES Verified
SurgeonEndocrinologistGastrointestinal Surgeon

Michael M. Boustany, MD. brings general surgery expertise to patients in South Charleston, West Virginia through a physician-owned practice. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures and hormonal and metabolic care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

434 Division St, South Charleston, WV 25309

Arthur D. Thomas, MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
UrologistSurgeon

Arthur D. Thomas, MD operates a physician-owned general surgery practice in Weirton, West Virginia, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include urological and kidney care and surgical procedures. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

651 Colliers Way #509, Weirton, WV 26062

Collin Conway MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Collin Conway MD operates a physician-owned general surgery practice in Weirton, West Virginia, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

651 Colliers Way #312, Weirton, WV 26062

David O. Hepps, MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
UrologistSurgeon

David O. Hepps, MD provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Weirton, West Virginia. Additional capabilities include urological and kidney care and surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.

651 Colliers Way #509, Weirton, WV 26062

Hardev Parihar, MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
UrologistSurgeon

Hardev Parihar, MD operates a physician-owned general surgery practice in Weirton, West Virginia, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include urological and kidney care and surgical procedures. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

485 Colliers Way # N, Weirton, WV 26062

James W. Valuska Jr., MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

James W. Valuska Jr., MD provides general surgery services from a privately held practice in Weirton, West Virginia. Beyond general surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.

651 Colliers Way #312, Weirton, WV 26062

Kelly M. DeVoogd, DO

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
Obstetrician-GynecologistSurgeon

Dr. Kelly DeVoogd attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in Obsetrics and Gynecology in Pittsburgh at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. She has been certified for robotically assisted laproscopic surgery and licensed as a Pennsylvania Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon since 2009. Dr. DeVoogd is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has served in numerous academic appointments including Clinical Assistant

651 Colliers Way #201, Weirton, WV 26062

M. Lance Weaver, MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

M. Lance Weaver maintains a private general surgery practice in Weirton, West Virginia, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

651 Colliers Way #312, Weirton, WV 26062

Shailen Sehgal, MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
UrologistSurgeon

Shailen Sehgal, MD operates a physician-owned general surgery practice in Weirton, West Virginia, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond general surgery, the office offers urological and kidney care and surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.

651 Colliers Way #509, Weirton, WV 26062

Thomas V. Lheureau, MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
Surgeon

Offering general surgery services in Weirton, West Virginia, Thomas V. Lheureau, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.

651 Colliers Way #312, Weirton, WV 26062

Tina M Cutone, MD

Weirton, WV

NPPES Verified
Obstetrician-GynecologistSurgeon

Tina M Cutone sees patients at a private general surgery office in Weirton, West Virginia, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include women's health and obstetric care and surgical procedures. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.

651 Colliers Way #201, Weirton, WV 26062

About this directory and the West Virginia general surgery market

Every other milestone came with a checklist. This one did not.

Then you hit your last year of training and the structure ends. Someone wires you a stipend to come look at a hospital. Someone else sends an MSA with a non-compete you do not have time to read.

Nobody is telling you what other general surgery practices exist in West Virginia, what the contract really says, or which lawyer to call. The senior people in your program signed without reading because they had no guide either. This directory is the first page of the map.

What other resources point to in West Virginia

Here's what this page is: 78 general surgery practices in West Virginia that are physician-owned. Not hospital jobs. Not corporate medical groups. Not locum postings. Every listing was pulled from the federal NPPES database and verified for active NPI status. I've supplemented each one with contact info, websites, and Google Maps links from DataForSEO. The practices span 11 cities across the state.

I made this because the information doesn't exist in one place anywhere else. If you're a general surgery physician thinking about West Virginia, you'd normally have to search job boards, call recruiters, and piece together which practices are actually physician-owned versus corporate-backed. This page does that work for you. 54 practices, 11 cities, all verified through the NPPES NPI Registry. Contact them directly.

The West Virginia general surgery market in detail

West Virginia's physician-owned general surgery directory lists 54 practice locations across 11 cities. The largest groups are David Randall Hofius, DO (2 locations) and Mustapha Daouadi, MD (2 locations).

None of the general surgery practices listed in West Virginia carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.

Practices span 11 cities including Bridgeport, Charleston, Clarksburg, and Huntington.

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Frequently asked questions about general surgery in West Virginia

How many General Surgery private practices are in West Virginia?

There are 54 physician-owned general surgery private practices in West Virginia, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.

What does physician-owned mean?

A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.

What does the Corporate-Acquired or MSO-Affiliated flag mean?

The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.

Call Schedule Norms in West Virginia General Surgery Private Practice

West Virginia doesn't have physician-owned independent general surgery practices in this directory. General surgery care here runs through hospital systems like Vandalia Health, and CAMC General Hospital Level I trauma surgery, and Marshall Health Network.

What is an NPPES-verified practice?

NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.

How does call schedule compare between private practice and hospital employment for surgeons in West Virginia?

Private general surgery groups in West Virginia typically share call equally among partners. With 4-6 partners, that often means 1 in 4 to 1 in 6 nights. Hospital-employed surgeons may have heavier call obligations with less schedule flexibility. The key variables are group size, whether NP/PA providers take first call, how emergency cases are compensated, and whether weekend trauma call is distributed separately from weeknight call.

How Physician-Owned Practices Compare

Physician-Owned Hospital-Employed Corporate / PE-Backed
Who controls the practicePhysiciansHealth systemNon-physician entity
Non-compete scopeNarrower, negotiableBroadVery broad
Partnership / buy-in pathCommonRareRare
Call schedule flexibilityHigherVariableLower
Productivity bonus upsideHighModerateModerate
Included in this directoryYesNoFlagged

Key Terms in Physician Contracts

Compensation Formula
The contractual method used to calculate physician pay. Common models include guaranteed salary, eat-what-you-kill (collections-based), salary plus production bonus (RVU or collections above a threshold), and equal-share partnership distributions. The formula directly affects income stability, upside potential, and alignment with practice goals.
Partnership Buy-In
The purchase of an ownership stake in a physician practice entity, typically offered after an associate track of 2 to 5 years. The buy-in price is calculated using business valuation, a multiple of earnings, or a formula tied to practice receivables. True equity buy-ins include voting rights and profit distributions.
Without-Cause Termination
A contract clause that allows either party to end the employment agreement without stating a reason, typically with 60 to 120 days written notice. The notice period, post-termination obligations (non-compete activation, tail insurance responsibility), and severance terms are negotiable. Shorter notice periods favor the employer.
Call Coverage
The obligation to provide after-hours or weekend coverage for patient emergencies. Contracts should specify call frequency (1 in 4, 1 in 6, etc.), whether call is compensated separately, and whether the physician takes call from home or in-house. Unrestricted call obligations are a common source of physician burnout.
Credentialing
The process by which hospitals and insurance companies verify a physician's education, training, board certification, licensure, and malpractice history before granting privileges or network participation. Credentialing typically takes 60 to 120 days and must be completed before a physician can bill patients under a new practice or facility.
Call Coverage
The obligation to be available by phone and/or in person to handle emergencies and urgent consultations outside of scheduled clinic or OR hours. Call frequency is typically expressed as a ratio (1 in 4 = one night or weekend in four). Call structure and compensation vary significantly between private practice and hospital-employed positions.
First Call / Second Call
A hierarchical call system where a midlevel provider (NP/PA) takes first call, handling initial assessments and triaging cases, and the attending physician is on second call, available for cases the first-call provider cannot manage independently. Reduces overnight burden on physician partners.

This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .

Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA. A physician who just walked this path.