General Surgeon Resume Samples

A General Surgeon is a medical professional who undertakes the crucial role of performing surgeries for a wide range of illnesses of patients. While each surgeon’s job description varies based on the patient’s diseases, certain duties are common and are seen listed on the General Surgeon Resume as – examining patients and making diagnoses to determine the need of surgeries; reviewing the medical history of the patient, evaluating and advising patients on the risk of having surgery; prescribing preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures; directing and coordinating activities of hospital staff; overseeing all treatment pre and post-surgery, and performing surgical procedures as per the protocols.

Hospitals look for General Surgeons with specialist medical and surgical knowledge, and excellent decision-making skills. To ensure success in this field, the following crucial skills are required – emotionally resilient with strong abilities to communicate; excellent hand-eye coordination; visuospatial awareness, excellent decision-making skills; emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease; and great management skills. A degree in Medicine and residency training in General Surgery are essential components for this occupation.

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General Surgeon Resume

Summary : MD and General Surgeon with more than 9 years' experience performing surgeries on trauma and critical care patients. Extensive knowledge of anesthesia, complex lacerations, thoracic, cervical, and abdominal wounds.

Skills : Microsoft Word, Monitor, Good Communication.

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Description :

  1. Daily patient visits evaluation of residents in training.
  2. Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
  3. Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.
  4. Examined up to 80-100 patients per day with various medical instruments and equipment.
  5. Made regular rounds to patients in the wards with nurses and residents.
  6. Operated on emergency (trauma) patients. 
  7. Advised medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    7-10 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Management
    Education
    Education
    EMT


    General Surgeon Resume

    Objective : Dedicated General Surgeon with a strong track record of success in treating advanced conditions. Proactive and high performing professional committed to achieving the best possible outcome for each and every patient.

    Skills : Microsoft Word, Medical Terminology, Management.

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    Description :

    1. Scheduled Outpatient and Inpatient surgeries for the Regional Hospital.
    2. Responsible for assignment of accurate E&M, ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers from medical record documentation into the AMD computer system.
    3. Identified and abstracted information from medical records (paper or electronic) for special studies and audits, internal and external.
    4. Interacted with a physician to ensure documentation is clear and supports coding assignments.
    5. Educated physicians through individual in-services and training sessions.
    6. Maintained a delinquency report of missing records in order to facilitate the completion of work.
    7. Responsible for scheduling patients and accepting co-payments.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    2-5 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Junior
    Education
    Education
    Associates in Business


    General Surgeon Resume

    Summary : A general surgeon with 10 years of experience. Large practice in abdominal surgery, laparoscopy, trauma surgery. Have 6 years of experience in rural surgery, tropical medicine, and tropical diseases, some orthopedic surgery, diabetic-related surgical problems. Experience in emergency medicine.

    Skills : General Surgery, Bariatric, Plastic, Gynecology, Trauma, Rescue Of Abdominal Organs and Tissues, Adult Intensive Care.

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    Description :

    1. Trained in a variety of surgical services using state of the art techniques and technologies.
    2. Analyzed patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify the operation's necessity and to determine the best procedure.
    3. Analyzed patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
    4. Prescribed preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.
    5. Prescribed treatments or therapies.
    6. Prescribed medications.
    7. Diagnosed medical conditions.
              Years of Experience
              Experience
              10+ Years
              Experience Level
              Level
              Senior
              Education
              Education
              MD in Medical

              General Surgeon Resume

              Headline : General Surgeon graduated with expertise in General Surgery and Oncology, Gynecologic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Intensive Care, Rescue of abdominal organs, and tissues. Past positions have included both emergency departments and independent clinic work.

              Skills : SAS, SPSS, MS Office, Operator.

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              Description :

              1. Answered telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
              2. Scheduled and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
              3. Greeted visitors, ascertain the purpose of the visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
              4. Operated office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.
              5. Compiled and recorded medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using a typewriter or personal computer.
              6. Transmitted correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
              7. Operated on patients to treat conditions.
              Years of Experience
              Experience
              5-7 Years
              Experience Level
              Level
              Executive
              Education
              Education
              AAS in Medical Secretary

              General Surgeon Resume

              Objective : Seeking a General Surgeon position where the skills have developed can be strengthened and developed into a long term career providing high-quality care to the patients.

              Skills : Government Lobbying, EPIC, MS Office, Data Management.

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              Description :

              1. Responsible for making appointments, calling patients, and insurance companies.
              2. Checked vital signs and reviewed patient progress or decline regarding med changes, aftercare of surgical procedures, pain tolerance, and management.
              3. Scheduled surgeries with the hospital.
              4. Ensured that clinical functions run smoothly and effectively.
              5. Oversaw office staff in all functions.
              6. Responsible for the distribution of payments and adjustments.
              7. Followed professional, teamwork, and customer service standards.
              Years of Experience
              Experience
              2-5 Years
              Experience Level
              Level
              Junior
              Education
              Education
              CMA & Phlebotomy Technician

              General Surgeon Resume

              Summary : A General Surgeon with 16+ years of experience as an attending, as well as broad medical experience prior to completing medical school. Excellent bedside manner and patient communication skills developed through more than a decade of combined schooling and teaching experience.

              Skills : Fluent in Spanish, English, and German, Excellent Bedside Manners, Excellent Communicator.

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              Description :

              1. Diagnosed medical conditions that warranted general surgery and other related treatments.
              2. Performed general surgical procedures of abdominal diseases.
              3. Performed on emergency (trauma) surgical procedures at patients with damaged organs of thorax and abdomen.
              4. Surgical treatment of purulent inflammatory diseases of soft tissues such as abscess, phlegmon, etc.
              5. Shadowed at the Community Hospital 7-12 hours per week.
              6. Observed an average of about seven cases and follow-ups per week in the OR/ER with Doctor.
              7. Expanded on communication skills with Doctors and nurses from the various units as well as patients.
              Years of Experience
              Experience
              10+ Years
              Experience Level
              Level
              Senior
              Education
              Education
              Clinical

              General Surgeon Resume

              Summary : A General Surgeon professional with 12 years of experience in the health industry. Background as General Practitioner, General Surgeon Specialist, and Surgical Assistant. Excellent communication skills and proven patients satisfaction record. Team player with diligent work habits.

              Skills : Hospital Administration, Data Analytics, Business Development, Physician Relations, Project Manager, Operations Analyst.

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              Description :

              1. Led and assisted in a variety of surgical procedures to address abnormalities, injuries, birth defects, and occasionally unwanted growths from patients under a variety of circumstances.
              2. Communicated with patients and other medical professionals to create a treatment plan that includes preoperative preparations, surgical protocols, and postoperative care.
              3. Prepared reports and other forms of documentation to keep patient charts updated around the clock during pre- and post-surgical hospital stays.
              4. Assisted attending surgeons in a rotating schedule that provided rounded experience and guidance throughout the residency program.
              5.  Extra rotations included additional time in neurosurgery and differential diagnostics.
              6. Responsible for communicating treatment plans with patients and providing follow-up care.
              7. Communicated in real-time with other medical professionals to ensure each patient received adequate care during and after transfer to an emergency medical facility.
              Years of Experience
              Experience
              10+ Years
              Experience Level
              Level
              Senior
              Education
              Education
              BS in Biology

              General Surgeon Resume

              Headline : Experienced General Surgeon professional with over 6 years working in different healthcare environments. Excellent customer service professional with attention to detail with over years of experience in effective supervision and leadership of projects and personnel. High-energy and confident professional with an infectious enthusiasm with the ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.

              Skills : Microsoft Office, Program Evaluation, Literature Reviews, Healthcare Management, Student Advising, Personnel Management.

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              Description :

              1. Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing.
              2. Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
              3. Performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
              4. Performed surgical procedures such as open and laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, low anterior resection of the rectosigmoid, abdominal perennial.
              5. Consulted patients in ER and in all hospital wards.
              6. Assessed patients to determine medical condition and level of surgical risk.
              7. Carefully and attentively operated on patients to remove, repair, or improve the functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems and increase.
              Years of Experience
              Experience
              5-7 Years
              Experience Level
              Level
              Executive
              Education
              Education
              Vocational in Nursing Program

              General Surgeon Resume

              Summary : Over 24 years of experience in the medical field. Thorough knowledge of supervising a medical practice. Disciplined and well organized in work habits with the ability to function smoothly in pressure situations. Skilled in motivating and interacting with all co-workers.

              Skills : Medisoft Software, MS Office, Healthcare Administration, Patient Care.

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              Description :

              1. Kept records of the patient, interactions, transactions, filing, data entry, emails, purchasing supplies/inventory, answering.
              2. Provided care as a first responder in a variety of emergency medical situations.
              3. Prepared and submitted documentation about the care and symptoms of each patient to facilitate the handover of records at patient transfer.
              4. Worked in a 5-6 surgeon group taking all the general surgery.
              5. Provided assistance to MD in the clinical setting with in-office surgical procedures and examination of patients.
              6. Followed protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
              7. Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
              Years of Experience
              Experience
              10+ Years
              Experience Level
              Level
              Senior
              Education
              Education
              MS in Medical

              General Surgeon Resume

              Summary : General Surgeon with 11 years of experience. Large practice in abdominal surgery, laparoscopy, trauma surgery. Having years of experience in rural surgery, tropical medicine, and tropical diseases, some orthopedic surgery, diabetic-related surgical problems.

              Skills : General Surgery, Detail Oriented. Hospital Administration, Data Analytics.

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              Description :

              1. Performed laparoscopic surgery on regular basis (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, gynecological surgery).
              2. Operated successfully on emergency (trauma) patients as the only surgeon of the hospital for more than six months.
              3. Received and routed messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
              4. Provided for patients' surgical needs: education, guidance.
              5. Examined patients to obtain information on the medical condition and surgical risk.
              6. Examined patients to assess general physical condition.
              7. Followed and established surgical techniques during the operation.
                          Years of Experience
                          Experience
                          10+ Years
                          Experience Level
                          Level
                          Senior
                          Education
                          Education
                          MS In Medical