General Surgeon Jobs in Hayward, 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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Podiatric Surgeon

  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 22 days ago

surgical residency program Minimum of six months experience in podiatry assignments Valid and current license to practice podiatric medicine Completion of Officer Training School course Must be between...

Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 22 days ago

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLY The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary...

Surgery - General Physician

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

The locum tenens General Surgery Opportunity near San Francisco, CA Duration: 6-9 months Schedule: 7-10 shifts per month Shift: 7a-7a Call: 24 hour Patient volume: roughly 5-10 patients requiring consultation...

Surgery - General Physician

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 3 days ago

General Surgeon needed in the San Francisco Bay area Join a busy 4 person surgery private practice in the Bay area. They have 3 Surgeons that share in the call schedule....

Pediatric Cardiac Transplant Director/Surgeon

  • Stanford, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Director will be a fully integrated member of the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and will represent the Transplant program within these structures...

Surgery - General

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 20 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...

General Surgeon Independent 1099

  • San Carlos, CA (15 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (15 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 22 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....

Orthopaedic Spine Deformity Surgeon - Stanford University. Job in Palo Alto Gr8Jobs

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Orthopaedic Spine Deformity Surgeon Stanford University The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University seeks a board certified/eligible orthopaedic surgeon with a medical doctorate degree...

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Surgery - Endocrine Surgeon

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 23 days ago

of Endocrine Surgery....

Orthopaedic Spine Deformity Surgeon Stanford University

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Serena Hu, MD Professor and Vice-Chair, Chief of Spine Surgery Stanford University...

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Surgery - Endocrine Surgeon University of California San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 28 days ago

of Endocrine Surgery....

Oral Surgeon Partner

  • Pleasanton, CA (12 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (12 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a member of our team, you will be at the forefront of reshaping the future of Oral Surgery and will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading surgical experts dedicated to the same...

Organ Recovery Surgeon - Full-Time - Vituity Practice Management - Emeryville

  • Emeryville, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Providers who graduated from a Thoracic training program before 1990 and has at least seven (7) years’ experience in Thoracic Transplant Surgery will be considered....

Orthopaedic Spine Deformity Surgeon

  • Stanford, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Stanford University Orthopaedic Spine Deformity Surgeon in Stanford , California The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University seeks a board certified/eligible orthopaedic surgeon with...

Dental Oral Surgeon

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Accomplish dental-alveolar surgical procedures, dental implant surgery, pre-prosthetic surgery, reduction of facial fractures, reconstructive surgery, management of localized and deep space infections...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Hayward, CA

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

$340,260


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Hayward, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.1%
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%
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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