General Surgeon Jobs in Bethesda, 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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Podiatric Surgeon

  • College Park, MD (9 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • College Park, MD (9 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 21 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

  • Rockville, MD (7 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (7 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 21 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...

Physician/Surgery - General/Washington/Permanent/Eastern WA2

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Eastern WA 2 1/2 hours to Seattle or the Tri-Cities 3 hours to Spokane 4 seasons - 8" rain a year, not massive snow area Airport in town Teaching facility with the U of WA Full-time position Call...

Physician/Surgery - General/Washington/Locum tenens/General

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 2 days ago

24 Hour Call Shifts - 1:3 CB per 24-hour shift- 30 minute response time- Bread and Butter Gen Surg procedures - Ok with gunshot- Support: Full OR crew- EMR: Cerner- Travel/Lodging/Mileage &...

Oral Surgeon

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Oral Surgery is a highly sought after specialty and we have a high need for someone with strong clinical skills as well as exceptional customer service and care....

Physician/Surgery - General/Washington/Locum tenens/A WA

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. Weekdays, Days, No call Debridement, biopsies, sutures DEA needed Paid malpractice...

Physician/Surgery - General/Pennsylvania/Permanent

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Philadelphia suburb 10 miles to downtown Philadelphia 2 hours to Washington, D.C. 90 minutes to New York City, historical Lancaster county and 90 minutes to New Jersey and Delaware beaches Many...

Physician/Surgery - General/Washington/Permanent/In the heart

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Details: 4 General Surgeons on staff 4 - 10 hour day work week Coverage 8 days/month They are building a N E W Hospital!...

General Surgeon

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Army, a career as an Army General Surgeon might be the one for you. Outstanding Opportunities As a General Surgeon on the U.S....

Physician/Surgery - General/Virginia/Locum tenens/Locums

  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 9 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...

General Surgery Physician

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Description Specialization: Surgery General Job Summary: Well-established HCA practice is seeking a general surgery physician to join the medical community for Johnston-Willis in Richmond, Virginia....

Thoracic Surgeon

  • Silver Spring, MD (5 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (5 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 22 days ago

What you Can Expect: Non cardiac thoracic surgery Proficient in all aspect of general thoracic surgery except lung transplant Special emphasis on minimally invasive surgery including VATS and robotics...

Physician-General Surgery - Breast Surgery

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Integrated Surgical Breast Health Program as well as our entire multidisciplinary team, which includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetic counseling, breast imaging, pathology, and plastic surgery...

Physician-General Surgery

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

GENERAL SURGEON - Hospital rated 5-star once again!!! WVU Medicine St. Josephs Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital that is part of the large WVU Medicine System....

Physician-General Surgery

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

MedStar Health is seeking an experienced general surgeon to lead our Integrated Surgery Department at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center....

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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

$343,110


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Bethesda, MD 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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