Join Our Elite Academic Breast Surgery Team - Banner University Medical Group

The Department of Surgery at Banner University Medicine Tucson is actively seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Breast Surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join our NAPBC accredited multidisciplinary breast team at the UACC.

Our top-tier academic breast program delivers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to the diverse communities of Tucson and Southern Arizona. At the heart of our approach is a collaborative team of breast surgeons, reconstructive surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and palliative care specialist.

The breast surgeons collaborate are an integral part of the robust Division of Surgical Oncology that encompasses breast, endocrine, hepato-pancreato-biliary, colorectal, sarcoma, and melanoma sub-specialties. This integrated approach is enhanced by dedicated support staff including a breast surgery PA, nurse navigator, surgery coordinators, social workers, nutritionists, integrative medicine specialists, and certified genetic counselors.

Our commitment to advancing breast cancer care extends through our innovative clinical trials program and the newly established Ginny Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute. As academic physicians, our team actively shapes the future of medicine by mentoring University of Arizona medical students and general surgery residents through hands-on clinical instruction and educational leadership.

Unparalleled Excellence

• Arizona's only independently accredited NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
• ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited oncology program
• NAPBC-accredited breast program with Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation
• U.S. News & World Report top-ranked hospital with Magnet® designation

This is an exceptional opportunity to take part in building and shaping the future of an academic breast surgery program with the support of a highly acclaimed medical center and cancer center that has grown significantly in volume year after year.

What We are Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• BE/BC by the American Board of Surgery
• Fellowship-Trained in Breast Surgery or Surgical Oncology, or equivalent experience in a dedicated breast practice
• Prefer breast surgeon with 3+ years of experience, but new graduates will be considered as well
• Valid AZ Medical License (or eligible)
• Desire to work in an academic setting is essential

Position Highlights

Clinical Focus:

• 1.0 clinical FTE | Monday - Friday + breast service call
• Breast-only position (no general surgery call)
• Outpatient clinic and breast surgery responsibilities
  · High-volume clinic - immediate robust practice

Academic Responsibilities:

• Clinical mentoring of medical students and residents
• Lectures, didactics, and clinical instruction
• Future leadership opportunities in the breast program

Practice Locations:

• UACC - North Campus Clinics, 3838 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ
• UACC - Orange Grove Clinics, 1891 W. Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ
• Banner University Medical Center Tucson, 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Why Tucson?

Lifestyle Excellence

• Year-round sunshine with no humidity and fresh mountain air
• Majestic mountains and breathtaking sunsets in every direction
• Affordable living with rich cultural amenities and recreational opportunities

Educational Hub

• Excellent K-12 educational options
• University of Arizona academic excellence

About Banner Health

You want to help lead change in the health care field – rather than just react to it. You want to spend your time doing what you do best – caring for patients. You belong at Banner Medical Group (BMG) and Banner – University Medicine Group (BUMG).As Banner Health's employed physician group with more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practitioners across more than 65 specialties, BMG, is transforming the delivery of care. This transformation can most clearly be seen in our Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) implementation. Through PCMH, we’re organizing care around patients, working in teams and coordinating and tracking care over time. The end result is the highest quality and most efficient delivery of patient care.For physicians working in their own practices, we have two different paths to lead you to a colorful career with Banner Health.We also offer faculty positions at Banner – University Medicine Center in partnership with the University of Arizona.