Head and Neck / Microvascular Surgeon

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.

• 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