Breast or Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncologist

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 307,000 - 843,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a full-time surgical oncologist specializing in breast and melanoma surgery. Fellowship-trained board-certified/board-eligible surgeons are encouraged to apply to join a thriving multidisciplinary practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with radiology, medical oncology, and pathology, with opportunities for research and academic achievement within Mayo Clinic's renowned cancer program.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained breast surgical oncology or complex general surgical oncology.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery with Minnesota licensure eligibility.
• Experience in a high-volume cancer center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive breast and melanoma surgical care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in education of residents and fellows in general surgery and surgical oncology.
• Participate in research, translational/clinical trials, and innovation.

Skills

Clinical breast surgery

Melanoma surgery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship

Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery

Job description

Breast or Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncologist

Job Description

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is conducting a search for a full-time surgical oncologist interested in joining a thriving combined breast and melanoma surgical oncology practice. Fellowship-trained board-certified/board-eligible surgeons at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Our busy and growing breast and melanoma surgery practice is supported by a multidisciplinary team that encompasses all aspects of treatment for breast cancer and melanoma as well as management of patients at high-risk for future breast cancer. Surgical oncologists interested in a breast surgery or breast and melanoma surgery practice are invited to apply.

Breast patients are initially evaluated by internists specializing in breast disease in a dedicated breast clinic. This collaboration allows the surgeons to be highly efficient with greater than 80% of surgical consultations resulting in operative management. We have a strong multidisciplinary breast treatment team with dedicated breast imagers, breast reconstructive surgeons, breast medical oncologists and breast radiation oncologists. All complex patients and candidates for neoadjuvant therapy are seen in a multidisciplinary breast clinic.

We have a robust collaborative integrated clinical and research multidisciplinary practice across the full range of cutaneous oncology practice including injectable and cellular therapies as well a robust clinical trial portfolio including investigator-initiated studies. Our multidisciplinary treatment team includes specialty-focused radiologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists.

Our surgeons have multiple opportunities for research in these fields which span the range of clinical, translational, and basic science. In parallel, opportunities for academic achievement in the realm of education and innovation also exist. Our center has significant infrastructure and the collaborative atmosphere to support our surgeon’s professional pursuits in these domains. Mayo Clinic is among the leading cancer care providers in the United States and is a distinguished academic medical center. The three shields of the Mayo Clinic represent clinical practice, education, and research. The ideal candidate for this position is an excellent clinical breast surgeon or breast and melanoma surgeon with a passion for providing superlative clinical care while pursuing research, innovation and/or educational achievement. We extend this opportunity to a board-certified or board-eligible general surgeon who has successfully completed fellowship training in breast surgical oncology or complex general surgical oncology.

The position includes participation in educational efforts for the ACGME-accredited general surgery residency program, as well as training our three breast surgical oncology fellows and our complex general surgical oncology fellow.

License or Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery with Breast Surgical Oncology or Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship and eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota.

Site Description: This position is for a breast or a breast and melanoma surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic Rochester, located in Rochester, MN.

About Us

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Info

• Job Identification 372606
• Job Category Surgery
• Posting Date 02/03/2026, 05:49 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 55905
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Compensation Detail The minimum starting salary for surgical specialties may range from $307,250 to $843,000. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on specialty, experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.