Surgeon | Career Planet

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Other names for Surgeon:

Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Ear
Head and Neck Surgeon
Industrial Medicine Specialist
Laryngologist
Neurosurgeon
Nose and Throat Specialist
Occupational Medicine Specialist
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Otolaryngologist
Otologist
Otorhinolaryngologist
Paediatric Surgeon
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Preventive Medicine Specialist
Rhinologist
Sexual Health Physician
Specialist In Rehabilitation Medicine
Urologist
Vascular Surgeon

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What is a Surgeon?

A Surgeon is a specialised medical doctor who performs surgery to assist patients suffering from diseases and disorders. They correct deformities, repair injuries and improve body functions. Patients are usually referred by general practitioners and specialists.

Some Surgeons will specialise in a particular field:

Cardiothoracic (heart)
Head and Neck
Industrial Medicine
Laryngologist (voice / larynx)
Neurosurgeon (nervous system)
Nose and Throat
Occupational Medicine Specialist
Orthopaedic (musculoskeletal system)
Otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Otologist (ear)
Otorhinolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Paediatric (children)
Plastic and Reconstructive
Preventive Medicine Specialist
Rhinologist (nose / sinuses)
Sexual Health Physician
Rehabilitation Medicine
Urologist
Vascular (blood system)

What does a Surgeon do?

meets with patient
examines patient
reads x-rays and other information regarding patient’s problem
explains the procedure to patient
makes sure patient understands everything, including the risks of the operation
removes or replaces diseased organ or tissue or performs reconstructive surgery
keeps detailed records
attends conferences

Are you . . . ?

intelligent?
interested in performing surgery?
a person with a steady hand?
reliable and responsible?
a person with good vision?
detail orientated?
ethical?
caring?

How do I become a Surgeon?

PATH 1

Become a Medical Doctor: CLICK HERE

Master in Medicine (Surgery)

University of Cape Town
University of KZN
University of Pretoria
University of the Free State
University of the Witwatersrand

Designation: Only those registered with the HPCSA may use the title Surgeon.

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