SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST - BREAST SURGEON

Responsibilities

• Provide expert surgical management for breast cancer and other breast diseases, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary surgery, reconstruction coordination, and risk-reducing procedures.
• Perform pre-operative evaluation, risk assessment, counseling, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary patient management with radiology, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetics, navigation, and supportive services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board discussions and contribute to evidence-based treatment planning.
• Ensure adherence to national standards of breast cancer care, including NCCN, NAPBC, ASCO, and Commission on Cancer guidelines.
• Capacity to perform stereotactic and ultrasound biopsy.

Program Development & Quality Improvement

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the Breast Program and related oncology service lines.
• Contribute to achieving and maintaining accreditation standards (e.g., NAPBC, CoC).
• Participate in clinical quality initiatives, outcomes monitoring, and process improvement projects.

Education & Research

• Engage in clinical research, clinical trials, retrospective studies, or quality-based research initiatives when applicable.
• Provide education to residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other team members.
• Participate in community outreach, prevention programs, survivorship initiatives, and educational events focused on breast health.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with administrative and medical leadership to develop strategic goals for breast surgical oncology services.
• Participate in staff meetings, strategic planning, and operational initiatives within the oncology service line.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to colleagues and staff.