General Surgeon Jobs in Apex, NC

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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General Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern North Carolina

  • New Hill, NC (5 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Hill, NC (5 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago

About the facility A health system is seeking a general surgeon for locum tenens coverage. About the facility location The facility is located in eastern North Carolina....

Complex Abdominal Wall/Hernia Surgeon

  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Prospective candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery. Completion of a minimally invasive/hernia fellowship is required....

Surgery - General Physician. Job in Cary Gr8Jobs

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 19 days ago

Ideal Candidate: Open to new and experienced Orthopaedic Surgery physicians (MD or DO) with at fellowship in Hand in Upper Extremity Current NC medical licensure, or the ability to obtain license....

Duke Health Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon - Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina....

Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Spine Surgeon

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Duke Orthopedic Surgery seeks an experienced, academically oriented, BE/BC orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in Adult Spine to join its full time faculty....

General Surgery Physician (MD/DO) ? UNC Health Rex

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

UNC Health Rex is seeking an experienced general surgeon to be part of our 5-member team of General Surgeons, a subsection of our larger group, which includes bariatrics, endocrine, colorectal, breast...

Surgeon Job at UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

UNC Health Rex is seeking an experienced general surgeon to be part of our 5-member team of General Surgeons, a subsection of our larger group, which includes bariatrics, endocrine, colorectal, breast...

Bariatric/Foregut and Hernia Surgeon

  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Surgery....

Thoracic Surgeon

  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

The ideal candidate will have an interest and experience in all aspects of general thoracic surgery, including thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, esophageal disorders (including...

Pediatric Surgeon

  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Prospective candidates must be Board Certified/Board eligible in General Surgery with Pediatric certification....

Adult Reconstruction Surgeon

  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Summary: The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a fellowship trained, board-eligible/certified academic arthroplasty surgeon to...

Duke Orthopaedic Pediatric Surgeon

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University is seeking an academically oriented, board certified or board eligible orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopaedics....

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Posting Information Department: Orthopaedics - Spine - 414615 Posting Open Date: 12/12/2024 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled: Yes Position Type: Permanent Faculty Working Title: Orthopaedic...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Apex, NC

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

$426,470


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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Apex, NC offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.0%
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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