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\"\"<\/a>A doctor who specialises in surgery.<\/p>\n

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A physician specially trained to perform operations that involve the cutting of body tissue. General surgeons perform operations on various parts of the body, while some surgeons operate only on particular parts of the body within their specialty.<\/p>\n

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A qualified medical practitioner who specializes in surgery.<\/p>\n

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A medical practitioner who specializes in surgery.<\/p>\n

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A medical professional with the expertise to perform surgical procedures, excluding dental surgeons who lack medical qualifications.<\/p>\n

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