General Surgeon Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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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General Surgeon Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Help in District Of Columbia

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. BC required Weekdays, Weekends 24 hour in-house coverage Must have active DC license...

Breast Surgeon - UPMC Memorial

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago

UPMC Central Pa is seeking a board-certified general surgeon with a fellowship or extensive training and experience in breast surgery....

General Surgeon Needed in Historic Coastal Maine $500K Base + WRVU Bonus, 4-Day Workweek

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Solo General Surgery Position in Scenic Maine – $500K Salary, $85K in Bonuses, No Income Floor The General Surgery position is clinic and OR. They have 3 OR suites with one being a scope room....

MIGS Surgeon (Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgeon)

  • Falls Church, VA (13 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (13 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Looking for a Gynecological Surgeon with a focus in Endometriosis Surgery Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) is a National Women's Healthcare Organization dedicated to...

Cardiac Transplant Surgeon Md/Do

  • Falls Church, VA (13 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (13 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 8 days ago

offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.Teaching Opportunity: Inova vascular participates with the UVA medical students as well as provides support to the general...

Oral Surgeon - Silver Spring, MD

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 13 days ago

residency program Valid state dental license to practice as an Oral Surgeon in Maryland Board certified or board eligible in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Proficiency in outpatient oral surgery techniques...

General Surgeon Attending Opportunity - MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

  • Clinton, MD (20 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Clinton, MD (20 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 17 days ago

General Surgeon Attending MedStar Health is seeking an Attending General Surgeon to join our Integrated Surgery Department at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center....

USCIS Civil Surgeon

  • Burke, VA (21 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burke, VA (21 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Overview American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art...

Physician / Surgery - General / Virginia / Locum tenens / Locums Bariatric Surgeon/Surgery-General J

  • Arlington, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Bariatric Surgeon/General Surgeon needed to join a locum practice in VirginiaCoverage dates: June 3,2022 - June 6,2022Call only coverage.Inpatient practice setting.The candidate must be BE/BC.Fellowship...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in Silver Spring, MD as reported by the BLS.

$372,210


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Silver Spring, MD offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.0%
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%
Master's Degree
10.9%
High School or GED
5.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
0.9%



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