Full Time Breast Surgeon Needed at the Tyler School of Medicine in Tyler, Texas

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Job Description

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine invites applications for a Breast Surgeon to join our growing academic medical center. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven institution committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research in East Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Perform surgical procedures for breast diseases, including lumpectomies, mastectomies, and lymph node dissections.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care.
  • Educate patients and families on breast cancer diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery.
  • Participate in clinical research and contribute to academic publications.
  • Mentor and train medical students, residents, and fellows in breast surgery.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to institutional and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification in General Surgery.
  • Completion of a Breast Surgery Fellowship (SSO-approved preferred).
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Texas.
  • Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and research.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Recruitment Package May Include

  • Base salary + wRVU production incentive
  • CME allowance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
  • Relocation allowance
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance

Why UT Tyler School of Medicine?

  • Be part of a new and innovative medical school shaping the future of healthcare in East Texas.
  • Collaborate with a passionate team of educators, clinicians, and researchers.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for academic advancement and leadership.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

LumpectomyMastectomyLymph node dissectionMedical educationMentoringMultidisciplinary collaborationMedical record maintenance

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 96% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 988 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tyler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,314/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UT Health East Texas

Hospitals and Health Care
Tyler, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base salary + wRVU production incentive
CME allowance
Sign-on bonus
Medical debt assistance
Relocation allowance
Paid malpractice coverage
Health benefits
Retirement plan