Breast Surgeon - Texas
irecruitmdAbilene, TX
About the role
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 licensureDEA 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
Requirements:
- Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
- Brian Keegan
- Principal iRecruitMDC. 605.360.0946F. 605. 582.8532O. 605.582.8504brian@irecruitmd.comwww.irecruitmd.com
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Abilene, TX
Occupation
Surgeons, All Other
Industry
Offices of Physicians
Posted
yesterday
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