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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’s Department of Neurosurgery in Jacksonville, Florida, led by Richard W. Byrne, M.D., is seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible neurosurgeon with fellowship training in surgical epilepsy and stereotactic & functional neurosurgery.
The successful candidate will join the Department of Neurosurgery within the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, an academic tertiary‑care program committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education.
Clinical Focus & Expertise
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in advanced functional neurosurgical procedures, including:
Epilepsy surgeryDeep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disordersStereotactic radiosurgerySurgical treatment of pain syndromesStrong clinical skills and a patient‑centered approach are essential.
Academic & Research Expectations
This position offers robust opportunities for academic advancement within a highly collaborative environment.
Required:
Demonstrated academic productivity in research and/or medical educationCommitment to teaching medical students, residents, and surgical fellowsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamPreferred:
Participation in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery clinical trialsDevelopment of an independent or collaborative research programConsideration for leadership roles based on experience and academic rankNeurosurgery faculty at Mayo Clinic are actively engaged in education and benefit from rich opportunities for clinical and translational research, supported by established collaborations across Mayo Clinic sites.
Department & Practice Environment
The Department of Neurosurgery includes 12 faculty neurosurgeons and hosts a neurosurgery residency program with two residents per year. The Florida campus completes over 2500 neurosurgical cases each year.
Collaborative clinical and research opportunities are encouraged across all Mayo Clinic locations and offer exposure to one of the nation’s largest neurosurgical clinical volumes between the Arizona, Minnesota, Florida, and Mayo Health System campuses.
Institutional Growth & Opportunity
Mayo Clinic in Florida continues to expand its commitment to transformative care through the Bold. Forward. Unbound. initiative. This growth includes the addition of a new five‑story patient tower, bringing the campus to 419 total beds, and the integration of advanced medical and surgical technologies designed to enhance patient and staff experience.
In July 2025, the campus opened the Duan Family Building, a 228,000‑square‑foot facility that will house the first carbon ion therapy program in the Western Hemisphere, with patient treatments anticipated to begin in 2028 pending FDA approval.
Mayo Clinic has also acquired 201 acres to develop Discovery Coast, a Healthcare Innovation District and Biotechnology Park focused on advancing translational research, academic partnerships, and innovation—particularly in cancer and neurologic disorders. Discovery Coast is envisioned as a unique healthcare ecosystem that fosters discovery, immersive learning, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurosurgery (ABNS)Eligible for Florida medical licensureMid‑career and senior‑level candidates are preferred; however, exceptional candidates at all career stages will be considered
Compensation & Contact
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and academic rank.
For additional information or to express interest, please contact:
Natalie C. Brewster
Physician Recruiter
Brewster.natalie@mayo.edu
Exemption Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
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
Natalie Brewster