General Surgeon Jobs in Porter, TX

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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Physician / Surgery - General / Texas / Permanent / Surgery - General

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 19 hours ago

Surgery - General OpportunityHouston, TX more information on this Surgery - General opening and others like it through Metropolis, a Provider Engagement Platform that connects you with organizations...

Physician / Surgery - General / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Breast

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 19 hours ago

Candidates should have a Texas Medical License, or be in the process of obtaining one, and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Surgery as well as fellowship trained....

Physician / Surgery - General / Texas / Permanent / 2 Year Guarantee

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 19 hours ago

Our client, due south of Houston, 25 minutes to the Gulf, is looking for a General Surgeon....

Physician / Surgery - General / Texas / Locum tenens / Telemedicine

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 2 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...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Team as a Vasectomy Specialist DrSnip is looking for a skilled and compassionate Physician (M.D. or D.O.) to join our team as a Vasectomy Specialist. This role involves performing...

General Surgeon

  • Tomball, TX (19 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tomball, TX (19 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Description Specialization: Surgery General Job Summary: HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is seeking a General Surgeon with Bariatric and Robotic experience to join a team of two existing General Surgeons...

Complex Neurospine Surgeon

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities Responsibilities Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Neuroscience Service Line in partnership with St. Luke's Health The Woodlands Hospital, is seeking to expand the compliment of...

Complex Neurospine Surgeon

  • The Woodlands, TX (12 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • The Woodlands, TX (12 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Opportunity Criteria Specialty: Neurological Surgery : Neurological Spine Surgery Candidate Type: MD, DO Visas Accepted: No J-1 or H-1B Loan Repayment: Negotiable Salary Range: $303.00 to $396.00 /...

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Tomball Gr8Jobs

  • Tomball, TX (19 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tomball, TX (19 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Specialization: Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Job Summary: HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is seeking an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to join a team of 9 Orthopedic Specialists & 3 Physician Assistants...

ENT Surgeon Opportunity - Sinus, Sleep & Head & Neck Focus

  • Spring, TX (6 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spring, TX (6 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

A focus in sinus surgery and in-office procedures, or a background in sleep related disorders and head and neck surgery, is ideal but not required....

General Surgeon Houston Methodist Texas Medical Center

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is looking for a General Surgeon to join our group at our Texas Medical Center campus....

Oral Surgeon

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications We'll need you to provide: Current Dental License for the state you wish to practice Oral Surgery Certificate from an accredited U.S....

Physician - General Surgery

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Physician - General Surgery Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Details Posted: 01-Jun-25 Location: Houston, Texas Internal Number: 2116 Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded...

Orthopedic Surgery - Total Joints Surgeon - Houston Methodist Sugar Land

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction / Joint Replacement. Experience with robotic-assisted surgery (preferred but not required)....

ENT / Otolaryngology Sleep Surgeon

  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Porter, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

This individual will help lead the sleep surgery division of our department, help train residents, engage in research, and eventually build a sleep surgery fellowship....

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Porter, TX

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

$298,900


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Porter, TX 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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