Breast Surgeon

Position highlights

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC fellowship-trained breast surgeon or a surgical oncology fellowship-trained candidate who has a special interest in breast surgery to join our community practice in Rockford, Ill.

This is a growing practice with increasing volume and collaboration with our plastic/reconstructive surgery colleagues, as well as divisional partners at UW-Madison.

In addition to traditional benign and malignant breast disease, there is additional focus on high-risk patients, survivorship and increasing collaboration with Gynecologic Oncology.

Two physicians assistants are in place to enhance your practice, and there is an opportunity for incorporation of novel technologies for the interested applicant. As a valued member of UW Health Medical Group, your community-based practice will flourish with the following support and benefits:

  • Quaternary support in patient care from UW Health University Hospital, Division of Breast Surgery at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in Madison, Wis.
  • Only dedicated breast surgery team within a 12-county catchment (750,000 population)
  • State-of-the-art surgical department with 15 surgical suites, daVinci robotics and block scheduling
  • UW Health in northern Illinois offers comprehensive surgical service including general, plastic, cardiac, endocrine, neuro, orthopedic, colorectal and vascular surgeons providing dedicated support to the more than 270 employed providers of UW Health Northern Illinois Medical Group.
  • Academic affiliation with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health can be explored for interested parties who directly engage in the teaching or research missions
  • Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience, signing bonus and residency stipend options available
  • Comprehensive family-friendly benefits, including four weeks of paid time off (including CME) during guarantee

About the Greater Rockford area

Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions, outstanding recreation opportunities and beautiful parks — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. And for a quick visit, Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. The Greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford also offers unrivaled outdoor recreation, markets and ethnic festivals plus Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. In addition, we have excellent private, parochial and public school options, including the Renaissance Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Contact information

For more information, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Jessica Marquez at jmarquez@uwhealth.org or call 779-696-7073.