General Surgeon Jobs in Lake Success, NY

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

  • New Rochelle, NY (10 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (10 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 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

  • Long Beach, NY (13 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Long Beach, NY (13 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 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...

Oral Surgeon

  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago

You will perform surgeries such as extractions, dental implants, and corrective jaw surgeries to help patients achieve optimal oral health....

Physician / Surgery - General / New Jersey / Permanent / Cardiovascular Surgery Opening in Newark, N. Job in Newark Gr8Jobs

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Perform heart treatments, pacemaker insertions, bypass surgeries, and more....

Physician / Surgery - General / New York / Locum tenens / Locums Job Opportunity in New York for Vas. Job in New York Gr8Jobs

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still haven't found what you're looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs - including...

Physician / Surgery - General / New Jersey / Permanent / Newark New Jersey Bariatric Surgery Job Job. Job in Newark Gr8Jobs

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon with a Breast Surgery Fellowship in Denville, NJ....

Physician / Surgery - General / New York / Permanent / Thoracic Surgeon Job. Job in Brooklyn Gr8Jobs

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 1 day ago

About the Opportunity: Specialty : Thoracic surgery Schedule : Monday through Friday Responsibilities: TheThoracic Surgeonwill: Diagnose and evaluate conditions that affect the chest, including lung...

Physician/Surgery - General/New York/Permanent/Very upstate

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Lawrence Seaway In the Adirondack Mountains with Ontario due West 1 hour to Syracuse Large Military Base nearby FM & IM Residency Programs Join a well-organized office shared with general surgery physicians...

Total Joint Replacement Surgeon

  • Melville, NY (16 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Melville, NY (16 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group is seeking a BE/BC fellowship trained, total joint replacement surgeon to join our growing team at our locations in Rockville Centre,...

SIUH - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Northwell Health and The Zucker School of Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital is seeking a Full Time Minimally Invasive Gynecologic...

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Newark Gr8Jobs

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon with a Breast Surgery Fellowship in Denville, NJ....

Physician/Surgery - General/New York/Permanent/Central New

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Teaching facility Join an established group of 15 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians Certified Cancer Treatment Center with multiple regional centers for diagnostic and treatment options General...

Gynecology Physician

  • Bethpage, NY (12 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethpage, NY (12 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The surgeon will also prevent, recognize, and manage potential surgical complications derived from gynecologic surgeries....

Physician/Surgery - General/New York/Permanent/Finger Lakes

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Finger Lakes region of upstate New York and the Northern Tier of PA 30 miles to Cornell University 2 hours to Syracuse & Rochester 4 hours to NYC, Toronto and Philadelphia Several Residency &...

Physician/Surgery - General/New York/Permanent/15 miles to

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Lake Success, NY)
  • 4 days ago

15 miles to Saratoga Springs 45 miles to Albany International Airport (ALB) NYC, Boston, and Montreal are only a 3 hour drive away 170 miles to Montreal, QC, CA 200 miles to NYC 215 miles to...

Demographic Data for Lake Success, NY

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Lake Success, NY

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in Lake Success, NY as reported by the BLS.

$292,870


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Lake Success, NY 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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