You'll step into a thriving cardiovascular service line that's experiencing remarkable growth at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, where your expertise will directly address the critical needs of a community. This position represents more than just another interventional cardiology opportunity – it's your chance to join a forward-thinking team that's actively building the region's most comprehensive cardiac program while maintaining the work-life balance that comes with reasonable call schedules and strong colleague support.
The hospital serves as the cardiac hub for Southwest Oklahoma, drawing patients from surrounding communities including Duncan, Altus, and smaller rural areas who currently must travel to Oklahoma City for advanced cardiac care. Your practice will encompass both the main Lawton facility and potentially Duncan Regional Medical Center, approximately 30-35 minutes away, where you'll help establish a stronger interventional presence in an underserved market. Unlike the often overwhelming patient volumes in metropolitan centers, you'll have the opportunity to provide thorough, personalized care while still maintaining a robust and varied caseload.
Your arrival coincides with an exceptional growth phase driven by both succession planning and market expansion. With several cardiologists approaching retirement – including one interventionalist who no longer takes call and another hinting at transitioning to part-time – you'll inherit an established patient panel while the practice strategically builds for the future. The senior interventionalist who recently moved to Norman and commutes back likely has 1-2 years remaining, and you'll absorb his robust patient base when he retires, ensuring immediate practice volume rather than starting from scratch.
Beyond succession needs, the growth is fueled by genuine market demand. The hospital is investing $5 million in cath lab renovations, converting their third cath lab to a hybrid suite by February 2026, and has recently recruited a structural heart specialist. The facility currently captures only 13% of the regional CABG market, indicating substantial room for growth. With the competing hospital struggling to recruit and maintain cardiac specialists, you'll be joining the dominant cardiovascular program in the region, positioned to capture even more market share while providing desperately needed services to an underserved population.
This opportunity offers the rare combination of sophisticated cardiac care capabilities, manageable call burden, and genuine community impact. You'll practice interventional cardiology with the resources and case variety typically found in major metropolitan centers, while enjoying the collegiality, efficiency, and work-life balance that smaller communities provide. For the interventionalist seeking to make a meaningful difference without sacrificing personal well-being, this position represents an ideal next career step.