Breast Surgeon
Listed compensation
$380k-$450k
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Job Description
Breast Surgeon
MarinHealth Breast Health Program | Marin County, California
MarinHealth is seeking an outstanding Breast Surgeon to join our highly regarded, comprehensive Breast Health Program in beautiful Marin County. This opportunity offers the chance to build a rewarding practice alongside a highly respected, experienced breast surgeon, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Our multidisciplinary program brings together breast imaging, surgery, medical and radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, and dedicated patient navigation. Supported by an established referral network and MarinHealth’s strategic alliance with UCSF Health, the program is committed to clinical excellence, coordinated care, and an exceptional patient experience.
The Position
The incoming Breast Surgeon will join an established, comprehensive Breast Health Program, with opportunities to:
Provide evidence-based surgical care for benign and malignant breast conditions, including breast-conserving and oncologic procedures.
Practice alongside a highly respected, experienced breast surgeon, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Collaborate with breast imaging, medical and radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, and advanced practice colleagues.
Participate in weekly multidisciplinary Breast Tumor Conferences to guide individualized treatment planning.
Partner with experienced breast health nurses and patient navigators to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
Contribute to the growth of MarinHealth's Breast Health Program by building relationships across an established referral network and providing care at satellite clinic locations throughout the North Bay
This employed 0.8–1.0 FTE opportunity is based in Greenbrae, California, with strong clinical and administrative support, advanced breast imaging, and Epic electronic health records.
The Position Requirements
We are looking for a board-certified or board-eligible surgeon with fellowship training in breast surgery who is licensed or eligible for medical licensure in California.
The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of post-training experience, values multidisciplinary collaboration, and demonstrates a commitment to clinical excellence and personalized patient care. Candidates at other career stages will also be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
This is an employed position through MarinHealth Medical Group, offering a competitive base salary of $380,000–$450,000, commensurate with experience and guaranteed for the first two years, with additional productivity-based incentive compensation.
Benefits include recruitment incentives; medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) and retirement plan with employer contribution; long-term disability and life insurance; and an employee assistance program.
About MarinHealth
MarinHealth is a leading healthcare provider serving the San Francisco Bay Area, with clinics across Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. Our mission is to deliver outstanding care by combining the latest advances in modern medicine with a personalized, patient-first approach.
Every day, our team of more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers upholds this commitment, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of expertise and compassion.
Because the quality of care depends on the people delivering it, we are seeking exceptionally skilled and talented physicians who share our dedication to excellence and passion for improving the lives of those we serve.
Living in the North Bay
The North Bay offers an exceptional quality of life, with access to world-class outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, and diverse cultural experiences. From hiking Mount Tamalpais to exploring coastal beaches and redwood forests, opportunities to recharge are right outside your door.
With options to live in Marin, Sonoma County, or San Francisco, physicians can enjoy both the natural beauty of Northern California and the convenience of nearby metropolitan amenities. It’s an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.
MarinHealth is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Breast Surgeon will provide evidence-based surgical care for benign and malignant breast conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. They will also contribute to the growth of the program by building relationships within the referral network and providing care at various clinic locations.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible surgeons with fellowship training in breast surgery and possess or be eligible for a California medical license. The ideal applicant has 2–5 years of post-training experience and a strong commitment to personalized patient care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Breast Surgeon at Marin Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 1,205 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in surgery | ranked against 1,205 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $380k–$450k | Surgery median $375k (middle half $311k–$375k)144 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$375k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in California | 175 active | 1,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 30% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #4 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 836 in the last 30 days | 508 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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