Pediatric Surgeons
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.
43 alternate job titles:
Brain Surgeon
Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Cardiovascular Surgeon
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
Colorectal Surgeon
Cosmetic Surgeon
Dermatologist
Doctor
Eye Surgeon
General Surgeon
Hand Surgeon
Heart Doctor
Heart Surgeon
Internal Medicine Physician
Medical Doctor (MD)
Neurological Surgeon
Neurosurgeon
Ophthalmic Surgeon
Ophthalmologist
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Pediatric Surgeon
Pediatric Surgery Physician
Pediatric Vascular Surgeon
Physician
Physician Surgeon
Plastic Surgeon
Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist
Reconstructive Surgeon
Spinal Surgeon
Surgeon
Surgical Endoscopist
Surgical Oncologist
Thoracic Surgeon
Transplant Surgeon
Transverse Abdominal Muscle Surgeon (TRAM Surgeon)
Trauma Doctor
Trauma Surgeon
Upper Extremity Surgeon
Urologic Surgeon
Urologist
Vascular Surgeon
Salary Information
Pediatric Surgeons: $450,810 (mean) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Confer with other professionals to plan patient care. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Sterilize medical equipment or instruments. | General |
| Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Order medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Operate on patients to treat conditions. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. | General |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Manage healthcare operations. | Management |
| Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress. | Communication |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Computer imaging software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Human resources management system HRMS | Human resources software |
| Image-guided surgery software | Medical software |
| Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc | Medical software |
| Medical laser control software | Medical software |
| Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Robotic surgery software | Medical software |
| Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software | Medical software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified in Pediatric Urology | American Board of Urology | Not Available |
| Pediatric Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Primary Care and Foot And Ankle Surgery | American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry | Not Available |
| Primary Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Primary Certification in General Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Primary Certification in Neurological Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Primary Certification in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Primary Certification in Urological Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Primary Certification in Vascular Surgery | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation | Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement | Not Available |
| Spinal Surgery | American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons | Not Available |
| Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Not Available |
| Subspecialty Certification in Surgical Critical Care | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Surgery | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Surgery of the Hand | American Osteopathic Board of Surgery | Not Available |
| Surgical Critical Care | American Board of Emergency Medicine | Not Available |
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