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Orthopedic Surgeon

💰 Earn $217K-$239K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 Month Training

📈 4.1% Job Growth

Transform lives by restoring mobility and alleviating pain in patients.
Make a significant impact by improving musculoskeletal health and function.
Innovate surgical techniques to enhance patient outcomes and recovery.

What Orthopedic Surgeons DoDiagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms.
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.

Orthopedic Surgeons Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationDoctoral or Professional Degree

Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training TimeOver 4 years

Job Openings400 Annually

Median Earnings

$239,200 in California

$239,200 Nationally

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Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

you value

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Job security
Receiving recognition

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