Breast Surgical Oncologist / Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncologist
Listed compensation
$307k-$843k
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Job Description
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is conducting a search for a full-time surgical oncologist to join a thriving and growing breast and melanoma surgical oncology practice. Fellowship-trained, board-certified or board-eligible surgeons at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
We are seeking candidates interested in either a breast-focused surgical oncology practice or a combined breast and melanoma surgical oncology practice.
Our multidisciplinary programs encompass the full spectrum of breast cancer and melanoma care, including management of patients at high risk for developing breast cancer.
We are seeking exceptional candidates who have demonstrated a record or have shown preliminary high potential of clinical excellence, academic productivity, or both. Ideal applicants will have established themselves as high-performing surgeons, investigators, educators, innovators, or leaders within breast or melanoma surgical oncology and will bring the experience, vision, and ambition to further strengthen a nationally recognized program.
Breast Surgical Oncology
Breast patients are initially evaluated by internists specializing in breast disease within a dedicated breast clinic. This collaborative model allows our surgeons to focus their practice efficiently, with more than 80% of surgical consultations resulting in operative management.
Our comprehensive multidisciplinary breast team includes dedicated breast imagers, reconstructive surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, genetic counselors, and other specialty partners. Patients with complex disease and those being considered for neoadjuvant therapy are evaluated through a multidisciplinary breast clinic.
Mayo Clinic breast surgeons are national leaders in breast cancer research and clinical trials, with a strong portfolio of innovative studies aimed at advancing prevention, diagnosis, surgical management, and multidisciplinary treatment.
Our breast surgeons have extensive opportunities to participate in and lead clinical research, develop investigator-initiated studies, collaborate across disciplines, and translate new discoveries into clinical practice.
This environment provides interested surgeons the opportunity to help shape the future of breast cancer care while caring for a large and diverse patient population.
Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology
Our integrated multidisciplinary cutaneous oncology program provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of melanoma and related malignancies. The practice includes advanced systemic, injectable, and cellular therapies and is supported by specialty-focused radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other multidisciplinary partners.
The program also maintains an active clinical research portfolio, including investigator-initiated studies and clinical trials, providing opportunities for surgeons interested in advancing the treatment of melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies.
Academic and Professional Opportunities
Our surgeons have extensive opportunities to pursue research across the spectrum of clinical, translational, and basic science. Additional opportunities exist for academic achievement in education, innovation, and program development.
Mayo Clinic provides significant infrastructure and a highly collaborative environment to support each surgeon’s professional and academic pursuits.
Clinical practice, education, and research—the three shields of Mayo Clinic—are deeply integrated into the culture of the institution.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding breast surgeon or breast and melanoma surgeon committed to providing exceptional clinical care while also pursuing meaningful contributions in research, innovation, education, or other areas of academic medicine.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery and have successfully completed fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology or Complex General Surgical Oncology.
Education
The position includes participation in the educational mission of Mayo Clinic, including teaching within the ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program and contributing to the training of our three Breast Surgical Oncology fellows and Complex General Surgical Oncology fellow.
License or Certification
Candidates Must Be
- Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery
- Fellowship-trained in Breast Surgical Oncology or Complex General Surgical Oncology
- Eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota
Interested candidates are invited to apply online by submitting a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and three references.
Site Description
This position is based at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and is designed for a surgeon pursuing either a breast-focused practice or a combined breast and melanoma surgical oncology practice.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will provide comprehensive clinical care for breast and melanoma patients within a multidisciplinary team environment. Additionally, the role involves participating in academic activities, including clinical research, teaching residents and fellows, and contributing to program development.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery and have completed fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology or Complex General Surgical Oncology. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$575k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $583k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $307k–$843k | Oncology median $458k (middle half $458k–$458k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$583k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Minnesota | 15 active | 651 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota physician listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment606 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology hiring demand | #21 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 417 in the last 30 days | 330 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | −1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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