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Surgery - Breast Physician

iRecruitMD, Abilene

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Breast Surgeon (MD/DO) Position Summary

The Breast Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with benign and malignant breast conditions. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long-term management of breast disease, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients with breast abnormalities, including benign and malignant conditions

  • Perform diagnostic procedures such as image-guided biopsies and surgical biopsies, as applicable

  • Plan and perform breast surgeries, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, and oncoplastic techniques

  • Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and plastic surgery

  • Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care planning conferences

  • Provide preoperative counseling and postoperative follow-up care

  • Manage surgical complications and postoperative recovery

  • Utilize evidence-based practices and adhere to clinical guidelines

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis

  • Comply with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

  • Completion of an accredited general surgery residency

  • Fellowship training in breast surgery or surgical oncology preferred

  • Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery

  • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

  • DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

  • Expertise in breast disease diagnosis and surgical management

  • Strong clinical judgment and technical surgical skills

  • Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

  • Commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care

Work Environment

  • Hospital operating rooms, outpatient clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers

  • May include scheduled call coverage depending on practice needs

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures

  • Manual dexterity for operative techniques

  • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for clinical and surgical care