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Wellstar Health System
Atlanta, Georgia

Physician- Breast Surgeon - Cobb Market

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Overview How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued?

A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence, and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Wellstar Health System consists of not-for-profit hospitals located primarily in suburban Atlanta.

Wellstar Medical Group is actively seeking a BE/BC Breast Surgeon to join a well-established practice and comprehensive program with an existing referral base and strong community need.

Candidates should be competent in the latest surgical protocols in the treatment of cancer, including minimally invasive surgery, possess excellent clinical skills, and a dedication to providing quality and compassionate patient centered care.

The selected candidate will be a key team member for Wellstar’s Comprehensive Breast Health Program. The cancer program has CoC (Commission on Cancer) from the American College of Surgeons.

Responsibilities The Selected Candidate Will

Provide excellent patient care in the ambulatory and inpatient settings.

Perform surgical procedures include mastectomies, lumpectomies, excisional biopsies, and infusaport placement for chemotherapy, axillary surgery including sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary dissection, oncoplastic closures Document clinical notes in the electronic medical record. Wellstar currently uses Epic.

At times have the opportunity to provide education to residents and medical students Provide appropriate call coverage Occasionally perform and consistently read breast ultrasounds

Qualifications

Board Certified/Board Eligible with Georgia Medical License Experience in ultrasound, ultrasound biopsy, and stereo biopsy Proficient in benign and malignant breast surgery including oncoplasty Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.

Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.

Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will provide excellent patient care in ambulatory and inpatient settings, performing various surgical procedures such as mastectomies, lumpectomies, and axillary surgery. Responsibilities also include documenting clinical notes, potentially providing education, offering call coverage, and reading breast ultrasounds.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a Georgia Medical License and possess competence in the latest surgical protocols for cancer treatment, including minimally invasive techniques. Required experience includes proficiency in benign and malignant breast surgery, oncoplasty, ultrasound, ultrasound biopsy, and stereo biopsy.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 95% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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 1,016 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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