Surgery-General Academic job located in Texas

Exciting Career Opportunity: Breast Surgeon
Division of Elective General Surgery
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

Are you a passionate, fellowship-trained Breast Surgeon looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment? The Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) invites you to join a growing team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.

We are actively recruiting board-certified or board-eligible Breast Surgeons at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This is a remarkable opportunity to practice at the forefront of breast surgery—covering the full spectrum of benign and malignant conditions—without general surgery call responsibilities.

What We Offer:

• A highly supportive and collegial surgical team with six full-time breast surgeons
• Diverse clinical settings across the prestigious Memorial Hermann Health System
• No general surgery call—enabling a strong focus on breast health
• A robust inter-disciplinary team: medical and radiation oncologists, dedicated breast imaging physicians, nurse navigators, social workers, dietitians, chaplains, physical therapists, and a comprehensive Survivorship Program
• Access to 1500+ new breast cancer cases annually, within a system accredited by the Commission on Cancer and the American College of Radiology
• Opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to the education of medical trainees
• A physician-led Oncology ACO that fosters innovation and personalized care
• NAPBC accredited site
• Excellent benefits
  • ORP employer match is 8.5%, employee deferral is 6.65%
  • UT employees are dual employed. They are considered both University of Texas employees and State of Texas employees, providing them both the voluntary 403b and 457 plans. 
  • UT allows both pretax and ROTH options for the voluntary plans
• Why Houston?
  As the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston is a vibrant and diverse cultural hub with world-class arts, dining, and entertainment. It’s also home to the Texas Medical Center—the largest medical center in the world—offering unparalleled opportunities for research and collaboration.

Join Us
Be part of a program that values academic excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth. Help shape the future of breast surgery while living in one of the most exciting and affordable metropolitan areas in the country.

“UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.”

To Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Emily K. Robinson, MD, FACS
Professor, Department of Surgery & Division of Medical Oncology
Director, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery
Memorial Hermann Chair
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