Breast Surgeon– Danbury, Connecticut (60 miles from New York City)

Danbury Hospital, a part of Northwell, is seeking a third fellowship trained Breast Surgeon for our growing multi-disciplinary practice in the Danbury, Connecticut region. Our well-established breast surgery practice in Danbury is part of our larger network integrated breast surgery program under the leadership of Susan K. Boolbol, M.D. The growing practice additionally includes two breast surgeons, advanced practice providers, and excellent support staff. Danbury is located in suburban Fairfield County, Connecticut, about 60 miles outside New York City. Generous sign on bonus and relocation allowance.

The ideal candidate will be board certified/eligible in general surgery with fellowship training in breast surgery and have several years of post-fellowship experience. Candidates should have strong clinical and interpersonal skills. The position includes teaching to residents and medical students as well as participation in breast tumor boards. We offer a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package, including allowances for CMEs/Dues and CME time.

Our model of care is multi-disciplinary, integrated and collaborative among all system hospitals. We are accredited by the COC and NAPBC. The team includes Medical Oncologists, Surgical and Radiation Oncologists, Pathologists, Radiologists, Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons and medical subspecialties. We have a cohesive team of employed physicians and allied health providers, including dieticians, genetic counselors, research coordinators, social workers and navigators that function in a comprehensive and integrated model of care that is patient centered. The Cancer Institute is a member of NRG and has a robust clinical trials office including phase one trials, and strong collaboration with PhD's, physician scientists and dedicated research coordinators.

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our Medical Practice includes 1000+ employed physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout western Connecticut and eastern New York.

Danbury, Connecticut, located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of four season recreational activities. The area offers highly rated public and private school options and universities. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible from this area.

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

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