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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive neurosurgeon in the United States is $291,565.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $394,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Executive Neurosurgeon is a highly specialized medical doctor who not only performs complex surgeries on the brain, spine, and nervous system, but also holds significant leadership or administrative responsibilities within a hospital or healthcare organization. This role involves overseeing neurosurgical departments, guiding clinical strategy, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Executive Neurosurgeons often balance surgical practice with managerial duties, such as policy development, budgeting, and mentoring junior staff. Their expertise is critical in advancing neurosurgical techniques and improving patient outcomes.

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To thrive as an Executive Neurosurgeon, you need advanced surgical expertise, deep neurological knowledge, and board certification in neurosurgery. Familiarity with cutting-edge surgical technologies, neuroimaging systems, and electronic medical record (EMR) platforms is essential. Leadership, critical thinking, and strong communication skills distinguish top performers in this high-stakes role. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring optimal patient outcomes, advancing clinical standards, and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex healthcare environments.

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Executive Neurosurgeons often juggle high-stakes clinical work with leadership and administrative responsibilities, such as overseeing surgical teams, developing departmental policies, and managing budgets. Balancing time between the operating room and executive meetings requires strong organizational and delegation skills. Many find it challenging to stay current with surgical advancements while handling leadership tasks, but effective time management, support from administrative staff, and ongoing professional development can help. Collaborating closely with hospital executives, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams is essential to ensure patient care standards and organizational goals are met.
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Infographic showing various Executive Neurosurgeon job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $291,565 per year, or $140.2 per hour.

Neurosurgeon | Build Your Practice Within a Leading Neuroscience Program | San Francisco, CA

Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Berkeley, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to join our growing, highly collaborative multispecialty Neuroscience Division in San Francisco.

This is an opportunity to build a general neurosurgery practice within a well-supported, physician-led environment while working alongside some of the region's most respected neurological specialists.


What Makes This Opportunity Unique

  • Collaborative Neuroscience Model
    Work closely with renowned neurological subspecialists based at CPMC, offering seamless coordination across complex cases.

  • Build the Practice You Want
    Tailor your clinical focus and case mix to align with your interests, strengths, and long-term goals.

  • Comprehensive Specialty Support
    Join a robust neurology network including expertise in:
    headache, movement disorders, dementia, neuromuscular disease, epilepsy, stroke, and neurosurgery.

  • Strong Research Integration
    Opportunities to engage in clinical research across ALS, epilepsy, and cognitive neurology.

  • Access & Volume
    Immediate access to a large, established multispecialty referral base.


Lifestyle & Practice Flexibility

  • Full-time and part-time options available

  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life integration

  • High degree of practice autonomy within a supportive system

  • Opportunities for leadership, program development, and professional growth

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Neurosurgery

  • 3-5 years of experience preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply

  • 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: Full coverage including tail

  • 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 over 400 physicians 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.