Head and Neck / Microvascular Surgeon

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic Arizona is seeking a fellowship-trained Head and Neck/Microvascular Surgeon to join our highly collaborative and multi-faceted Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery in Phoenix, Arizona.

Department and Division Overview

The Head and Neck division at Mayo Clinic Arizona supports a thriving, high-volume multidisciplinary cancer and reconstructive practice within one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers. Key features include:

• A comprehensive head and neck oncology program with a robust referral base across the Southwest and beyond.
• A busy microvascular reconstructive practice supported by advanced perioperative care resources.
• A leading transoral surgery program, including TORS and advanced endoscopic techniques.
• A complex skull base program with close partnership alongside world-class neurosurgery colleagues.
• A multidisciplinary cancer clinic that integrates surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, speech-language pathology, and supportive care services.
• A deeply collaborative, patient-centered model aligned with Mayo Clinic’s core value: the needs of the patient come first.

Opportunity Highlights

This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a motivated surgeon to quickly build a meaningful and impactful career across clinical care, academic scholarship, education, and leadership:

• Establish a high-volume practice rapidly

  • Immediate access to a strong referral network.

  • Supported by an experienced, nationally recognized head and neck team.

• Multidisciplinary collaboration

  • Work seamlessly with leading specialists across oncology, radiology, pathology, reconstructive surgery, and supportive care.
  • Participate in established tumor boards and integrated care pathways.

• Research and innovation

  • Dedicated institutional resources through Mayo Clinic Research.
  • Opportunities for translational research, clinical trials, device innovation, and collaboration.
  • Support for investigator-initiated studies, grant development, and national/international collaboration.
• Education and mentorship
  • Engage in one-on-one resident mentorship within an apprenticeship model that has been foundational to Mayo Clinic’s Graduate Medical Education program since its inception.
  • Opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
  • Participate in curriculum development and educational leadership.
• Leadership development
  • Access to formal leadership training through Mayo Clinic’s internal leadership programs.
  • Opportunities to assume divisional, departmental, or institutional leadership roles.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Fellowship training in an accredited Head and Neck Fellowship
• BE/BC with the American Board of Otolaryngology
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Arizona
  

Exemption Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

1.0 FTE

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Mariano Vassallo