General Surgeon Jobs in Massachusetts

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

  • Brockton, MA
  • 21 days ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 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

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 21 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 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...

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon

  • Brighton, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Brighton, MA
  • 8 hours ago

Requirements: Board Certified in General Surgery Fellowship-trained in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery (HPB) Eligible for Massachusetts Medical License Minimum of five (5) years of General Surgery...

General Surgeon

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 21 hours ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. PHYSICIAN-GRP PRACTICE Job Description: PHYSICIAN-GRP PRACTICE As a health care...

General Surgeon

  • Milton, MA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Milton, MA
  • 21 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status: Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Part-Time General Surgeon Position in Salem, MA with National Wound Physician Group Clinical satisfaction, autonomy and flexibility, work-life balance No Nights, No Call, No Weekend Clinical Responsibilities...

Retina Surgeon - UMass Memorial Health

  • Worcester, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 1 day ago

Has experience in retinal detachment surgery and other types of retinal surgery, ocular trauma. Experience in Uveitis preferred but not required....

Part-Time General Surgeon Position in Haverhill, MA with National Wound Physician Group Clinical satisfaction, autonomy and flexibility, work-life balance No Nights, No Call, No Weekend Clinical Responsibilities...

Physician/Surgery - General/Massachusetts/Permanent/General

  • Foxborough, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Foxborough, MA
  • 1 day ago

Part-Time General Surgeon Position in Foxborough, MA with National Wound Physician Group Clinical satisfaction, autonomy and flexibility, work-life balance No Nights, No Call, No Weekend Clinical Responsibilities...

General Surgery in Boston, MA! Just outside of downtown Boston, a surgical practice is seeking an additional general or vascular surgeon....

Physician General Surgeon Per Diem

  • Oak Bluffs, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Oak Bluffs, MA
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery Unrestricted MA license EXPERIENCE: Competency in endoscopy (EGD and colonoscopy) Competency in laparoscopic...

Oculoplastic Surgeon UMass Memorial Health

  • Worcester, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 8 days ago

& Visual Sciences UMass Memorial Health, the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in Oculoplastic Surgery...

General Surgeon- Moonlighter

  • Boston, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 9 days ago

The Department of Surgery and the Division of General Surgery at Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc seeks to recruit a per diem moonlighter to provide inpatient...

Division of General Surgery....

Academic Pediatric Surgeon - Worcester, MA

  • Worcester, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 13 days ago

Opportunities exist to teach medical students and train general surgery residents....

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Massachusetts

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

$267,480


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Massachusetts 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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