Breast Surgical Oncologist - Charlotte, NC

Breast Surgical Oncologist Opportunity

Join Atrium Health as a Breast Surgical Oncologist in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Division of Surgical Oncology, Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Breast Surgical Oncologist with interest and experience in breast care to join the Department of Surgery and Levine Cancer. Applicants should have a demonstrable interest in teaching and research. Levine Cancer cares for more than 17,000 cancer patients per year including over 1900 patients with breast cancer. The Soft Tissue/Breast Section of the Division of Surgical Oncology consists of seven surgeons caring for patients at four locations in the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Levine Cancer consists of 25 locations in North and South Carolina. Over 400 clinical trials are currently underway with more than 1000 publications in the last decade. Levine Cancer joined with the NCI designated Wake Forest Comprehensive Center in 2023 and now serves as a unified program entitled Atrium Health Levine Cancer. Substantial philanthropic funding exists for the program with dedicated research resources. The Department of Surgery consists of 87 surgeons in 9 Divisions while the Division of Surgical Oncology is made up of 5 sections: Endocrine, Head and Neck, HPB, Gastrointestinal and Soft Tissue/Breast. Applicants will serve as faculty for the Wake Forest School of Medicine Charlotte Campus which will be opening this summer.

Highlights

• Levine Cancer is a well-established comprehensive Cancer Center within Atrium Health. Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer are now one National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with campuses in both Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
• Levine Cancer operates with a unique model of care that provides diverse community access to world-class care close to home.
• Our model combines two important bodies of work- academic and oncology research with compassionate, community-based care.
• Atrium Health is one of the nation's leading and innovative healthcare organizations spanning North and South Carolina; as well as Georgia with over 900 locations.

Training and/or Experience Required

• Board Eligible or Certified Surgeon
• Breast or Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship training
• Experience in an academic setting

Benefits About Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you're joining a team that's committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose— from discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for all —and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.