Physician- Breast Surgeon - Cobb Market

Physician- Breast Surgeon - Cobb Market

Cobb HospitalPosted 3mo agoattending physician
~$507,500SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 8 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

General SurgeryFull-timeStandard (not shift-based; eligible for generous PTO and holidays) · No general surgery call

Overview

Location
Cobb Hospital
Schedule
Standard (not shift-based; eligible for generous PTO and holidays) · No general surgery call
SalaryDr Signal range
$484k – $548k

8 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Employed (Wellstar Medical Group) — ambulatory and inpatient · Not-for-profit health system (one of Georgia's largest); Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited cancer program

Role summary

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible, Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon to join its growing Comprehensive Breast Health Program in the Cobb Market, Georgia, providing surgical care in both ambulatory and inpatient settings with no general surgery call. The role includes a full range of breast surgical procedures, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to teach residents and medical students.

What the posting highlights

  • Multidisciplinary team including medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, pathology, genetics, and nurse navigation
  • Care setting: Both ambulatory (outpatient) and inpatient settings
  • Patient population: Patients with benign and malignant breast disease; community-based referral network
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$484k–$548k · $508k median
$476kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$555k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$484k – $548k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
8 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$484k–$548k · $508k median
$476kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$555k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 8 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Wellstar Health System (GA)

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Facility & Community

Cobb Hospital
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Facility
Not-for-profit health system (one of Georgia's largest); Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited cancer program
Market
National
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Facility details
Practice setting
Employed (Wellstar Medical Group) — ambulatory and inpatient
Facility type
Not-for-profit health system (one of Georgia's largest); Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited cancer program
Patient population
Patients with benign and malignant breast disease; community-based referral network
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Employed (Wellstar Medical Group) — ambulatory and inpatient

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Standard (not shift-based; eligible for generous PTO and holidays)
Call burden
No general surgery call
Shift type
Non-shift (daytime ambulatory/inpatient)
Inpatient / outpatient
Both ambulatory (outpatient) and inpatient settings
Coverage model
Multidisciplinary team including medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, pathology, genetics, and nurse navigation
Admin burden
Epic EMR documentation; otherwise not specified
Teaching
Yes
Research
No
Supervises APPs
No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
55%

Full description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Join a Leading Breast Surgery Program!

At Wellstar, you'll find more than a career—you'll find a place where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your work has a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Guided by our mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve, Wellstar is one of Georgia's largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon to join our growing Comprehensive Breast Health Program. This is an outstanding opportunity to help build and grow a new office location supported by a strong referral network, multidisciplinary collaboration, and growing community demand.

As an integral member of our breast surgery team, you will provide comprehensive surgical care while working alongside medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, pathology, genetics, and nurse navigation specialists. Our cancer program is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) through the American College of Surgeons, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered cancer care.

Position Highlights:
  • Join an established Comprehensive Breast Health Program with a robust referral base

  • Practice within a multidisciplinary, collaborative cancer care team

  • Utilize the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and oncoplastic procedures

  • Work in a technologically advanced environment with Epic electronic medical records

  • Opportunity to teach and mentor residents and medical students

  • Be part of one of Georgia's premier health systems dedicated to clinical excellence

Responsibilities:

The selected physician will:

  • Provide high-quality, compassionate care in both ambulatory and inpatient settings

  • Perform a full range of breast surgical procedures, including:

    • Mastectomies

    • Lumpectomies

    • Excisional biopsies

    • Infusaport placement for chemotherapy

    • Sentinel lymph node biopsy

    • Axillary lymph node dissection

    • Oncoplastic closure techniques

  • Perform and interpret breast ultrasound examinations

  • Perform ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies

  • Document patient care within the Epic electronic medical record

  • No general surgery call

  • Contribute to the education of residents and medical students as opportunities arise

Qualifications:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

  • Fellowship trained in Breast Surgery or Surgical Oncology

  • Eligible for or currently holding a Georgia medical license

  • Minimum of 3 years of breast surgery experience

  • Experience with:

    • Breast ultrasound

    • Ultrasound-guided biopsy

    • Stereotactic biopsy

  • Demonstrated expertise in both benign and malignant breast disease, including oncoplastic breast surgery

  • Commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care

What Wellstar Offers:

Wellstar provides a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

  • Extended illness bank

  • Generous paid time off and holidays (excluding shift-based roles)

  • Concierge services

  • Adoption assistance

  • Access to state-of-the-art technology and clinical resources

  • Professional development and leadership opportunities across one of Georgia's largest health systems

  • A collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and exceptional patient outcomes

Build Your Future with Wellstar

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding breast surgical care and want to practice in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving lives.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.