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A general surgeon is a surgeon who is trained to do the commonly performed surgeries like cholecystectomies, appendectomies, laperotomies, etc. While other surgeries are more intricate and require a specialist in that particular field of surgery, like heart transplants, brain surgery, etc.
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What are the phone numbers for the offices of the Army Surgeon General the Navy Surgeon General and the Air Force Surgeon General?
911
What kind of surgeon performs limb amputation?
Vascular surgeon
What is the full title for the Surgeon General?
The Surgeon General of the United States is the head of Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC). He/She is the spokesperson on matters concerning Public Health in the Federal Government.
Who is the current surgeon general?
The current surgeon general is Regina Benjamin.
When was Library of the Surgeon General's Office created?
Library of the Surgeon General's Office was created in 1836.
When did Library of the Surgeon General's Office end?
Library of the Surgeon General's Office ended in 1956.
Does Palm Beach Cancer Institute Florida have affiliation with general surgeon surgeon?
PBCI does not have any affiliation with a general surgeon only a gyn/onc.
How long do you serve as a surgeon general?
The surgeon general is appointed by the president and serves for as long as (s)he is willing and the president will have them.
What wins more money a cardiac surgeon or a general surgeon?
No one wins money in these professions. However, a cardiac surgeon has more training and education than a general surgeon and so she makes more.
How long can it take for a general surgeon to be a cardiovascular surgeon?
Believe it or not, general surgery is considered a medical surgical specialty. A general surgeon would have trained specifically for that scope of practice so it is hard to compare two specialties. It is, however, common for general surgeons to undertake a more specialised role (i.e. cardiovascular surgeon). In most institutions, you will have to start from scratch and restart your surgeon's training.
If I'm looking to be a trauma or general surgeon where is the best hospital?
If you looking to be a trauma or general surgeon then the best hospitals are in the USA or the UK.
What is the average salary for a general surgeon?
It depends on what the surgeon specializes in and how experienced they are, but on average a surgeon will earn $225,390 per year.
