Chief of Breast Surgery - Academic Medical Center Leadership

A nationally recognized, award-winning academic health system in the Northeast is seeking a fellowship-trained Breast Surgeon to serve as Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of a newly transformed, state-of-the-art Breast Center.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape the future of an established, high-quality breast program within Connecticut's most awarded health system, while practicing alongside a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes and innovation in breast care.

Whether you are an experienced breast surgery leader or a highly accomplished breast surgeon ready to step into a leadership role, we welcome confidential conversations.

Why This Opportunity Stands Apart

Nationally Recognized Excellence - The Breast Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and has earned distinction as an American College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Partner. The program has received multiple national recognitions for breast cancer care, breast imaging, and cancer program excellence.

During its most recent accreditation review, the program was praised for exceeding expectations in multidisciplinary care, quality management, patient-centered services, and community impact.

Premier Academic and Oncology Partnerships - The organization serves as one of the largest teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is a Collaborative Member of Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, providing access to world-class oncology expertise, collaboration, and clinical resources.

Newly Renovated Breast Center - Practice within a newly renovated, fully integrated Breast Center that brings together breast surgery, breast imaging, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetics, navigation, survivorship, and reconstructive surgery in a seamless multidisciplinary model.

Exceptional Clinical Support - Surgeons benefit from outstanding breast imaging capabilities, extensive plastic surgery support, advanced practice providers, and strong institutional investment in continued growth and innovation.

The Opportunity

As Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Director of the Breast Center, you will help guide the strategic direction of a thriving breast program while maintaining a highly rewarding clinical practice focused entirely on breast disease.

Key responsibilities include:

• Growing and advancing a premier regional breast program

• Expanding referral relationships and market presence

• Strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration

• Advancing quality, patient experience, and clinical outcomes

• Mentoring and developing future surgical leaders

• Supporting resident and medical student education

• Serving as a visible ambassador for the program within the community and region

This role combines meaningful leadership responsibility with a robust clinical practice and offers the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact.

Highlights

• 100% Breast Surgery Practice

• No General Surgery Call Breast Surgery Call Only

• Leadership Opportunity with Significant Program Influence

• Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgery Colleagues

• Integrative team of providers

• Strong Breast Imaging Partnership

• Extensive Reconstructive Surgery Support

• Academic Teaching Opportunities

• Collaborative Community-Academic Environment

• Robust Institutional Commitment to Growth

• Exceptional Quality of Life

Candidate Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Breast Surgery

• Board Certified/Board Eligible

• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered breast care

• Interest in program development, quality improvement, and leadership

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Location - Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in one of the Northeast's most desirable communities. Located just 30 miles from Manhattan, the region offers outstanding public and private schools, coastal living, vibrant cultural amenities, and easy access to New York City's world-renowned dining, arts, and professional opportunities, without sacrificing the space, community, and lifestyle that Fairfield County is known for.

All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.