General Surgeon Jobs in Sugar Land, 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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Other Physician

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 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...

Orthopedic Extremity Surgeon Full-Time Opportunity in Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Active Texas Medical License or eligibility to obtain Demonstrated expertise in extremity procedures Strong clinical judgment...

MIGS Surgeon (Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgeon)

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 6 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...

Flight Surgeon

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Company DescriptionInternational SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and...

Sinus Surgery and General ENT opportunity in central Houston

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Compensation Details: salary, bonus, benefits, partnership Compensation Details: salary, bonus, benefits, partnership

Spine Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facilities in Dallas and Houston, Texas

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 21 days ago

A facility that is rapidly growing is seeking a spine surgeon for locum tenens coverage. The days will be split between two facilities one in Dallas, TX and one in Houston, TX. The clinician will...

Vascular or General Surgeon

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 28 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 28 days ago

Qualifications: Must be board certified in Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, or other relevant specialties. Must hold an unrestricted medical license and DEA (or obtain them before starting)....

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Specialization: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgery Job Summary: Texas Orthopedic Hospital is seeking an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to join it's team of existing Orthopedic Specialists...

Complex Neurospine Surgeon

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 30+ 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...

General Surgeon Houston Methodist Texas Medical Center

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 90+ 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 (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, 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 (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, 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 (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, 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)....

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Sugar Land, TX

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

$298,900


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Sugar Land, TX 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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