Chief of Breast Surgery

Job Description

The Department of Surgery at Stamford Hospital is seeking an experienced Chief of Breast Surgery to serve as Co-Director of our newly renovated and transformed Stamford Health Breast Center. Our Breast Surgery Chief will join a team of two fellowship-trained breast surgeons in the multi-specialty physician group at Stamford Health and will co-lead our Breast Center with the Director of Women's Imaging.

The successful candidate will be fellowship trained in breast surgery and must have excellent interpersonal skills & the desire to provide superb patient-centered care. Having a strong interest in supporting resident/medical student education is highly desired.

The Stamford Health System is a community-based, academic medical center with comprehensive services in all surgical subspecialties. The Department of Surgery has a freestanding general surgery residency program and participates in the clinical education of medical students and physician assistant students. Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has made Stamford Health its largest teaching affiliate. Additionally, Stamford Health is a Collaborative Member of the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.


The Breast Center has received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, the National Accreditation of Breast Centers (NAPBC), and recognition as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program. Stamford Hospital has been distinguished as the Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best Breast Center, and the facility has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families.


Highlights include:

• 100% breast surgery


• No general surgery call, breast surgery call only


• Collaborative working relationship between the medical group and hospital


• Integrative team of providers

• Extensive Plastic Surgery Support


• Excellent Breast Radiology Support


The Stamford Health System is a community-based, academic medical center with comprehensive services in all surgical subspecialties. The Department of Surgery has a freestanding general surgery residency program and participates in the clinical education of medical students and physician assistant students.


Just 30 miles from Manhattan, Stamford is the third largest city in Connecticut with a population of 130,000. Currently home to Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and hundreds of businesses, Stamford still maintains its community environment, making it an excellent place to live. Parenting Magazine cited Stamford as one of the 10 best cities in America for raising a family and the city is routinely honored as one of the safest communities in the country.


We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package.


Interviews are being scheduled now! If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to: Robin Harrington, View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io

About Us

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.


Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.


Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.


Dedicated to being the community's most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

About the Team

Why work for Stamford Health?

Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.

Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.

With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.

Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.

Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.

We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.