Houston Methodist – Section Chief of Breast Surgery / Medical Director of Breast Program

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected academic time

Academic appointments available

Job summary

Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) seeks an accomplished Breast Surgeon and academic leader to serve as Section Chief of Breast Surgery and Medical Director of the Breast Program at HMNCC. Based at HMH, you will lead a system-wide academic breast surgery program with multidisciplinary collaboration across radiology, pathology, reconstructive surgery, and oncology.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, program development, education, and research, with protected academic time and potential for

Qualifications

• Significant surgical leadership and administrative experience.
• Fellowship in breast surgery and/or complex general surgical oncology preferred; ABOS certification preferred.
• Highly experienced breast surgeons without formal fellowship will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, strategic, and academic leadership for the breast program.
• Lead development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary care initiatives.
• Teach general surgery residents and medical students; develop breast surgery curriculum and conferences.
• Participate in breast tumor boards and coordinate education and research activities.

Skills

Surgical leadership

Breast surgery expertise

Academic leadership

Teaching residents/medical students

Education

Fellowship in breast surgery

American Board of Surgery certification

Job description

The Department of Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) in the Texas Medical Center seeks an accomplished Breast Surgeon and academic leader to serve as Section Chief of Breast Surgery within the Division of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery and Medical Director of the Breast Program at the Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center (HMNCC).

This is an opportunity to lead a system-wide academic breast surgery program at Houston Methodist Hospital, which is ranked No. 19 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. The successful candidate will be clinically based at HMH and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of breast specialists, including radiologists, pathologists, reconstructive surgeons, and medical and radiation oncologists.

The Section Chief/Medical Director will provide clinical, strategic, and academic leadership for the breast program, with responsibility for program development, quality improvement, multidisciplinary care, and education. Responsibilities include participation in breast tumor boards, teaching general surgery residents and medical students, and developing breast surgery curriculum and conferences. Shared, limited surgical oncology/breast surgery call coverage is available, if desired.

Qualified Candidates

Candidates should have significant surgical leadership and administrative experience and demonstrated expertise in the management of benign and malignant breast disease. Fellowship training in breast surgery and/or complex general surgical oncology and American Board of Surgery certification are preferred. Highly experienced breast surgeons without formal fellowship training will also be considered.

Houston Methodist offers protected academic time and institutional support for clinical research, clinical trials, education, and other scholarly pursuits, with academic appointments available through Houston Methodist and Weill Cornell Medicine.

Academic appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.

This is an opportunity to shape the growth and direction of a system-wide breast program while practicing in the Texas Medical Center alongside nationally recognized experts in cancer care, research, and education.

About Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist Hospital, the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist in the Texas Medical Center, is the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 15th consecutive year and a U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll hospital. HMH is nationally ranked in 10 specialties, including No. 19 in the nation for cancer care.

Welcome to Houston

Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and offers an exceptional combination of world‑class dining, arts, culture, international diversity, and professional opportunities. With no state individual income tax and a relatively affordable cost of living compared with other major U.S. cities, Houston provides an attractive setting for both professional and personal life.