A full-time, employed urologist is needed in Modesto, California to join an established, high-volume practice at Doctors Medical Center (DMC) — the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno and between the Sierras and the San Francisco Bay Area. The position features a Monday–Friday clinic schedule, a robust robotic surgery program anchored by three Xi da Vinci systems, and ER call shared across two facilities at a 1:5 frequency. With a compensation range of $506,000–$630,000 and a turnkey practice already generating 20+ patient visits per day, this is an exceptional platform for a urologist who wants surgical volume and system support without the burden of private practice overhead.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive base compensation of $506,000–$630,000, determined by qualifications, experience, and personal productivity
- Full-time employed position with health system infrastructure and administrative support
- Relocation assistance provided
- Malpractice insurance provided (occurrence or tail coverage — confirm at offer)
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
Practice Highlights
- Daily clinic volume averaging 20+ patients in a fully equipped, established practice with existing patient demand
- Balanced inpatient/outpatient model — approximately 50% inpatient, 50% outpatient
- Monday–Friday clinic schedule with designated procedure days built into the week
- ER call at a 1:5 frequency, shared between Doctors Medical Center (Modesto) and Emanuel Medical Center (Turlock)
- Collaborative team of 1.5 physicians — meaningful partnership dynamic with room to grow
- Robotic surgery program featuring three Xi da Vinci robots, Stryker tower, and Olympus basic trays
- Doctors Medical Center is a 394-bed general acute care hospital with an additional 67-bed inpatient psychiatric unit — the largest full-care facility in the region
- Comprehensive service lines on campus: cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women's and children's services, oncology, behavioral health, and critical/intensive care
- Part of a major national health system providing institutional stability, resources, and referral infrastructure
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree required
- Board certified or board eligible in Urology (American Board of Urology)
- Completion of an accredited urology residency program
- Active California medical license or demonstrated eligibility to obtain one
- Comfort with high-volume surgical practice including robotic-assisted procedures
About the Community
Modesto sits at the geographic midpoint between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, offering a central California lifestyle with year-round sunshine, a cost of living well below the Bay Area, and highly regarded schools — meaning a $500K+ compensation package stretches considerably further here than in coastal markets. The city draws on the region's deep agricultural heritage with farm-fresh dining, craft breweries, and a growing arts scene anchored by a vibrant downtown mural district; signature community events like Graffiti Summer give Modesto a distinct local identity. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Sierra Nevada foothills, Stanislaus River recreation, and the gateway to Yosemite are all within easy reach.