Academic Physician - MD/DO - Breast Surgeon

• Immediate volume + built-in referrals with over 120 breast tumor cases annually 
• Turnkey practice with dedicated breast-trained team and infrastructure already in place
• Predominantly outpatient practice supporting strong work-life balance
• Opportunity to shape and lead the next chapter of a respected program
• Integrated care model with on-site medical and radiation oncology collaboration

• Primarily outpatient breast surgery practice
• Robust and growing patient population
• Seamless access to multidisciplinary oncology services within SSM Health

• Fully equipped, on-campus clinic with 3 exam rooms and private office
• Dedicated breast surgery nurse practitioner
• Highly experienced, breast-focused support staff
• Established and expanding referral network

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based breast surgical care
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment across the care continuum
• Collaborate closely with oncology, radiology, and pathology teams

• Faculty appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Teach and mentor residents, medical students, and trainees
• Participate in clinical education, case discussions, and potential research initiatives

• Active participation in tumor boards and care coordination
• Partner across specialties to drive high-quality outcomes
• Contribute to program growth, innovation, and quality improvement

• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology (or equivalent experience)
• Passion for multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care
• Interest in teaching, mentorship, and academic collaboration
• Strong communicator and team-oriented leader

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization’s footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization’s more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”

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