Breast Surgeon - Atlanta, GA
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Job Description
Northside Hospital is seeking a fellowship-trained Breast Surgeon to join our Metro Atlanta, GA team!
Breast Surgery Program
Northside Hospital Cancer Institute's (NHCI) Breast Cancer Program is among the top five in the country and one of the nation's leading providers of breast cancer diagnostic and treatment services. Over 3,100 patients choose Northside each year as their trusted provider of high-quality breast cancer care.
Our Breast Cancer Program is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), demonstrating our commitment to providing exceptional breast cancer care and support throughout each patient's breast cancer journey.
NHCI's Breast Cancer Program treats every type of breast cancer with the latest treatments, including personalized therapies based on the cancer's specific genetic makeup. Breast cancer treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach to provide the best care possible for the patient. Northside's Breast Cancer Program offers comprehensive medical services, the latest technology, leading-edge clinical research, and compassionate care and support.
- Position Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Life
- Retirement Package - 403B, 457, & fully-funded Pension!
- CME Stipend
- Cell-phone Allowance
- Relocation Stipend (if applicable)
Requirements
- Breast Fellowship Trained
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Surgery
- Commitment to Patient Care
- Active GA license or the ability to obtain one
Northside Cancer Institute
Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is one of the nation's most extensive community cancer programs. Dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care through a multidisciplinary approach, advanced technology, clinical research, patient-centered care, supportive services, and community engagement, Northside strives to be a leader in the fight against cancer and to improve the lives of patients and their families affected by this disease.
Why Choose Northside Hospital?
Northside is so much more than just a hospital. It's an extensive network of state-of-the-art facilities staffed with skilled, caring professionals dedicated to the health and wellness of our communities. Excellent compensation and full benefits packages, including a funded pension, are available.
Northside Hospital System Includes
- Five not-for-profit, acute-care hospitals located in Atlanta, Cumming, Canton, Duluth, and Lawrenceville
- Over 330 Northside Hospital-affiliated outpatient centers and medical office buildings throughout the Atlanta Region
- 3,900 providers on staff and more than 24,000 employees
- Northside serves more than 4 million patients annually.
- Nationally recognized expertise in Cancer Care, Maternity Services, Radiology, Surgery, and Women's Health
In 2024, US Newsweek recognized Northside as the World's Best Hospital, Best Workplace for Diversity/Culture, and Best Workplace for Women.
Responsibilities
Northside Hospital is seeking a fellowship-trained Breast Surgeon to join our Metro Atlanta, GA team!
Breast Surgery Program
Northside Hospital Cancer Institute's (NHCI) Breast Cancer Program is among the top five in the country and one of the nation's leading providers of breast cancer diagnostic and treatment services. Over 3,100 patients choose Northside each year as their trusted provider of high-quality breast cancer care.
Our Breast Cancer Program is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), demonstrating our commitment to providing exceptional breast cancer care and support throughout each patient's breast cancer journey.
NHCI's Breast Cancer Program treats every type of breast cancer with the latest treatments, including personalized therapies based on the cancer's specific genetic makeup. Breast cancer treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach to provide the best care possible for the patient. Northside's Breast Cancer Program offers comprehensive medical services, the latest technology, leading-edge clinical research, and compassionate care and support.
- Position Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Life
- Retirement Package - 403B, 457, & fully-funded Pension!
- CME Stipend
- Cell-phone Allowance
- Relocation Stipend (if applicable)
Northside Cancer Institute
Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is one of the nation's most extensive community cancer programs. Dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care through a multidisciplinary approach, advanced technology, clinical research, patient-centered care, supportive services, and community engagement, Northside strives to be a leader in the fight against cancer and to improve the lives of patients and their families affected by this disease.
Why Choose Northside Hospital?
Northside is so much more than just a hospital. It's an extensive network of state-of-the-art facilities staffed with skilled, caring professionals dedicated to the health and wellness of our communities. Excellent compensation and full benefits packages, including a funded pension, are available.
Northside Hospital System Includes
- Five not-for-profit, acute-care hospitals located in Atlanta, Cumming, Canton, Duluth, and Lawrenceville
- Over 330 Northside Hospital-affiliated outpatient centers and medical office buildings throughout the Atlanta Region
- 3,900 providers on staff and more than 24,000 employees
- Northside serves more than 4 million patients annually.
- Nationally recognized expertise in Cancer Care, Maternity Services, Radiology, Surgery, and Women's Health
US Newsweek recognized Northside as the World's Best Hospital, Best Workplace for Diversity/Culture, and Best Workplace for Women.
Position Highlights
- Help expand our Breast Surgery Service Line.
- Work with a Breast Fellowship trained Radiology team.
- Typical schedule is a 2.5-day clinic and 2 days in the OR.
- Clinics located in Metro Atlanta.
- Access to Northside Atlanta Hospital OR + Breast Only OR.
- Access to various outpatient surgery centers conveniently located at practice sites.
- Growing area and robust surrounding community.
- Contact Morgan.Dudkowski@northside.com for more information.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Breast Fellowship Trained
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Surgery
- Commitment to Patient Care
- Active GA license or the ability to obtain one
Work Hours
8am-5pm
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Breast Surgeon - Atlanta, GA at Northside Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery — ranked against 990 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 48 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 96% have no call, 77% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No call
Living in Sandy Springs
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $558k
- Typical market rent
- $1,706/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.