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San Francisco, California

Physician, Gynecologic Oncologist (San Francisco, CA)

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$456k-$645k

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a Gynecologic Oncologist to join a premier, innovative, and rapidly growing physician group in San Francisco. This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative clinician-leader to help shape the future of gynecologic cancer care, partnering with service line leadership to expand innovative therapies, elevate wraparound support services, and help guide development of a new, leading-edge cancer center in the city.

Enjoy the advantages of a community-based practice with the stability and resources of a large, multispecialty organization. San Francisco offers world-class dining and culture, easy access to beaches and wine country, and nearby mountain recreation │ supported by a strong commitment to physician well-being and work-life balance. Location: San Francisco, CaliforniaPosition highlights:

New Cancer Center Development: Leadership Opportunity

This role offers a unique chance to help shape a new cancer center currently in development in San Francisco. The incoming Gynecologic Oncologist leader will partner with health system and service line stakeholders to define a cutting-edge gynecologic oncology vision, including clinical pathways and quality standards, multidisciplinary care design, program growth strategy, and integration of emerging therapies, clinical research opportunities, and patient support services.

  • Connected to an expansive, multi-specialty physician network
  • Full-time position
  • Practice autonomy with strong operational and administrative support

Meaningful Program Leadership and Growth Opportunities

  • Opportunity to help design and build a new, leading-edge cancer center and advance cutting-edge gynecologic oncology care
  • Collegial, collaborative, multidisciplinary culture
  • Supportive OB/GYN colleagues and a strong women’s health community

Qualifications

  • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gynecologic Oncology
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Signing bonus
  • Generous benefits package and CME allowance
  • Robust retirement plan
  • Relocation allowance (if applicable)
  • Professional development opportunities (teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service)
  • Organization Details

Why Sutter Health

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment │ large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group of more than 400 physicians practicing across the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG partners with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization that provides the administrative infrastructure that enables physicians to stay focused on what matters most: patient care. SWBMG offers:

  • A strong, collegial physician culture
  • Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines
  • Organizational commitment to growth, quality, and patient centered care
  • Competitive compensation, generous benefits and a robust retirement program
  • Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers an unmatched combination of clinical opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators who are shaping the future of medicine │ with a strong commitment to equity, access, and community health.

Outside of work, enjoy world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty │ from coastal trails and redwood hikes to wine country weekends and nearby mountain getaways.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SWBMG’s employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of a new, cutting-edge cancer center in San Francisco by defining clinical pathways and growth strategies. Provide expert gynecologic oncology care while partnering with stakeholders to integrate emerging therapies and support services.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical Leadership

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 56% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 21.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$550k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $497k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Oncologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

4
<$550k
3
$550k-600k
1
$625k
1
$652k
2
$700k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Relocation assistance
36% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$170k-$742k
#2

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$700k
#3

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#4

Urologic Oncologist - Olympia

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 624 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing bonus
Generous benefits package
CME allowance
Robust retirement plan
Relocation allowance
Professional development opportunities