Academic Physician - MD/DO - Breast Surgeon

Role description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:
About SSM Health:
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis seeks a dedicated

Breast Surgeon

to join our thriving breast care program. This is a unique opportunity to assume leadership of an established and growing practice following the retirement of our highly respected breast surgeon, who has been in practice for over 15 years. You'll step into a well-supported environment and established clinic with experienced, breast-trained staff and serve as part of the

second busiest breast program in the St. This is an academic position with an appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the SSM SLUCare Physician Group.
Over 120 breast tumor cases annually (2024 data)
Most patients receive integrated medical oncology and/or radiation oncology through SSM Health
Turnkey clinic on campus and supported by an experienced breast surgery nurse practitioner.
Dedicated outpatient clinic with 3 exam rooms
Private office space
Established referral network and growing patient volume
Clinical Care:
~ Provide comprehensive breast surgical services at SSM Health St. Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered breast cancer care
~ Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and coordination

Academic & Educational Engagement
This is an academic position with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the SSM SLUCare Physician Group. Work alongside surgical residents, medical students, and trainees in clinical and operative settings
Foster a supportive educational environment for developing surgical professionals
Contribute to hands-on surgical education and clinical teaching
Collaborative decision-making with medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and other specialists
Team-based approach to patient care and treatment planning
Academic Involvement:
Participation in quality initiatives and educational discussions
Contributions to case presentations, teaching conferences, or clinical research
Engagement in academic activities aligned with professional interests
Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery with

fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology or equivalent background
Commitment to multidisciplinary, evidence-based breast cancer care
Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring trainees
With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization's footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization's more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health's Mission: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.
Richmond Heights, Missouri is a centrally located community in the St. Residents enjoy established neighborhoods, local dining and shopping, parks, recreation amenities, and easy access to destinations like the Saint Louis Galleria and The Boulevard. SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.