Physician - Breast Surgical Oncologist

Overview

Position Title:

Physician - Breast Surgical Oncologist

Location:

Bell Hospital, Indian Creek Main, Westwood Medical Pavilion - West

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Breast Surgical Oncologist to join our academic surgical faculty at our NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position is ideal for a surgeon committed to academic excellence, multidisciplinary cancer care, and advancing the field through research, innovation, and education.

Key Position Highlights:

• A dedicated Breast Surgical Oncology practice, including call responsibilities integrated with a supportive and collegial team
• Access to outstanding compensation and benefits consistent with academic faculty positions
• Eligibility requires Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship training or Complex General Surgical Oncology training with a breast emphasis

This role is designed for a surgeon who thrives in a multidisciplinary academic environment and seeks opportunities for clinical leadership, research, program-building, and mentorship.

Required Qualifications
:

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Board Eligible/ Board Certified in General Surgery
• Completion of a specialized fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship or Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship with a breast emphasis
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Faculty in the Division of Breast Surgical Oncology participate in a vibrant academic ecosystem that includes:

Research Infrastructure & Support

• Full access to research support, including abstraction, medical writing, and grant development
• A Comprehensive Clinical Trials Office with opportunities for participation in investigator‑initiated and cooperative group trials
• Availability of translational research laboratory start‑up resources for surgeons pursuing basic or translational research programs

Education & Training

• Teaching and mentoring responsibilities with:
• An SSO‑accredited Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship (one fellow per year)
• General Surgery residents (six per year)
• Medical students from the University of Kansas School of Medicine

Faculty are encouraged to engage in curriculum development, lecture series, operative and clinical teaching, and scholarly educational contributions.

The breast team at The University of Kansas Health System is fully integrated and nationally recognized for its multidisciplinary strengths:

• Fellowship-trained specialists in breast imaging, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and advanced practice providers
• An Accredited Lymphedema Center of Excellence with prevention, education, and treatment programs
• Breast nurse navigators providing streamlined, patient‑centered coordination
• Full access to microvascular plastic surgeons skilled in advanced free‑flap reconstruction and lymphatic procedures

Faculty regularly participate in:

• Weekly Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences
• Weekly Benign‑with‑Upgrade‑Potential Conferences
• Monthly Disease Working Group meetings focused on breast cancer research and program development

• Recent increase in overall compensation package
• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• CME allowance
• LTD/STD and Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045‑bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System is consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, and is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Magnet designation is proof of our commitment to nursing excellence.

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