Physician: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery - Lake Forest, IL

SurgeryIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary range: $303K–400,000

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.

Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.

We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.

While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a fellowship trained, BC/BE Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon to join our growing team at Lake Forest Hospital. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare provider in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

At Lake Forest Hospital, You Will

  • Help grow and shape MIGS services in a high-demand suburban market
  • Practice in a modern facility with access to advanced surgical technology, including robotic platforms
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across OB/GYN, oncology, urogynecology, and primary care
  • Benefit from connectivity to Northwestern Medicine’s academic resources and subspecialty expertise

Highlights of the Opportunity

  • Provide comprehensive care in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
  • Perform advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and hysteroscopic procedures
  • Manage complex benign gynecologic conditions
  • Build strong referral relationships
  • Participate in program development, quality improvement, and system-wide initiatives
  • System Wide EPIC platform
  • Salary range: $303,000 – 400,000

Qualifications

  • MD/DO
  • BE/BC Fellowship trained in MIGS, complex gyn

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.

Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $303,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $400,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 303000 - USD 400000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, performing advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and hysteroscopic procedures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex benign gynecologic conditions and participate in program development.

Licensure & Certifications

Must be an MD/DO who is Board Certified or Board Eligible. Requires fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) or complex gynecology.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Laparoscopic SurgeryRobotic SurgeryComplex Benign Gynecologic Management

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 89% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$352k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $352k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
CME allowance
13% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Lake Forest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$924k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,668/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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 Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing medical education allowance
Paid time off
Well-being fund
401k
Paid parental leave
Malpractice insurance
Financial stability
Administrative support