General Surgeon Jobs in Alhambra, CA

A General Surgeon is a highly skilled professional in the medical field who specializes in performing various types of surgeries on patients. Their role encompasses diagnosing patients, determining the need for surgery, performing surgical procedures, and providing postoperative care. They may also conduct research and teach surgical procedures to medical students and residents. A general surgeon might perform a broad range of surgical procedures in various areas of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, breast, skin, and soft tissues among others.

Before becoming a General Surgeon, individuals typically start as Medical Students, before advancing to Residency in General Surgery and potentially a Fellowship in a surgical specialty. Essential skills for this profession include manual dexterity, physical stamina, and a good ability to handle stress. Additionally, they must have keen attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Certification from the American Board of Surgery or equivalent is typically required, ensuring the surgeon has met specific educational, training, and professional standards. Ongoing education is also crucial in this role due to the constantly evolving nature of medical knowledge and surgical techniques.

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Surgeon Cardiac - Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians...

Physician / Surgery - General / California / Permanent / General

  • Covina, CA (13 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Covina, CA (13 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Negotiable sign-on bonus; relocation assistance Medical benefits and a retirement package Join 1 other experienced surgeon MD/DO; experienced preferred but will look at exceptional new grads Robotic surgery...

Physician / Surgery - General / California / Permanent / General

  • Pomona, CA (19 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pomona, CA (19 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements General Surgeon StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $475000.00 - $500000.00 An established general surgery practice in Southern California is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified general surgeon...

Physician / Surgery - General / California / Permanent / USE YOUR

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a general surgeon and officer on the U.S....

Surgery - General Physician

  • Phillips Ranch, CA (21 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phillips Ranch, CA (21 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements General Surgeon StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $475000.00 - $500000.00 An established general surgery practice in Southern California is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified general surgeon...

MD / Surgery - General Job in Los Angeles, California / Permanent

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As a general surgeon and officer on the U.S....

Physician / Surgery - General / California / Permanent / Critical Care

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Light general surgery call will be associated with this position....

Physician / Surgery - General / California / Permanent / Vascular

  • Long Beach, CA (19 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (19 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Vascular Surgeon Location: Long Beach, CA MPLT Healthcare is looking for physicians who Understand the Urgency, Never Give Up, and Have the Courage to Excel in the forever changing medical...

Physician / Surgery - General / California / Locum tenens

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Quivvy Tech is currently hiring telemedicine physicians!Quivvy Tech is the fastest growing national telemedicine network in the U.S. We have a triage call center where all patients are...

Physician / Surgery - General / California / Locum tenens / General

  • Montclair, CA (24 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montclair, CA (24 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The General Surgery opportunity in Sonora, CA:Dates: February 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th (further dates TBD)Shifts: 24 hour call shifts, 8a-8aDescription: Bread and Butter General Surgery...

Physician / Surgery - General / California / Locum tenens / Locum

  • Santa Monica, CA (21 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (21 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 3 days ago

travel reimbursement for licensing or credentialing Fellowship in breast surgery preferred, but general surgeons with extensive breast surgery experience will also be considered This is a great opportunity...

General Surgeon Opportunity in the East San Gabriel Valley of California

  • Covina, CA (13 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Covina, CA (13 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Negotiable sign-on bonus; relocation assistance Medical benefits and a retirement package Join 1 other experienced surgeon MD/DO; experienced preferred but will look at exceptional new grads Robotic surgery...

General Surgeon Independent 1099

  • Placentia, CA (21 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Placentia, CA (21 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Concentra, one of the largest health care companies in the nation, is looking for a general surgeon to come on site to our location as a 1099 independent contractor....

Otolar/H&N Surgeon - South Bay

  • Harbor City, CA (22 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Harbor City, CA (22 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is a physician-led partnership with strong values that support a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to medicine. Provides our...

Surgery - General

  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Alhambra, CA)
  • 21 days ago

- General (GS) Bread & Butter General Surgery Cases plus Endoscopy and Laparoscopic procedures, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, and Lap Hernia Repairs. 24-hour Emergency Services at both locations Surgery...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Alhambra, CA

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in Alhambra, CA as reported by the BLS.

$377,740


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Alhambra, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.0%
Bachelor's Degree
14.8%
Master's Degree
10.8%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
0.9%



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