Surgical Specialties Specialties
Explore 10 medical specialties in the Surgical Specialties category. Complete salary information, requirements, and career pathways for New Zealand.
Surgical treatment of abdominal organs including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Hospital operating theatres, surgical wards, outpatient clinics
Surgical treatment of musculoskeletal system including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
$250,000 - $450,000
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Hospital operating theatres, trauma units, sports medicine clinics
Surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
$280,000 - $500,000
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Hospital operating theatres, neurosurgical units, trauma centres
Surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax including heart, lungs, and esophagus.
$300,000 - $550,000
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Hospital operating theatres, cardiac surgery units, thoracic surgery units
Surgical treatment of diseases of the vascular system including arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation.
$260,000 - $450,000
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Hospital operating theatres, vascular surgery units, interventional suites
Surgical restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body including reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
$250,000 - $480,000
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Hospital operating theatres, plastic surgery units, private clinics
Surgical treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Hospital operating theatres, urology units, outpatient clinics
Surgical treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
$230,000 - $400,000
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Hospital operating theatres, ENT units, outpatient clinics
Medical and surgical treatment of eye and vision disorders.
$220,000 - $380,000
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Eye clinics, operating theatres, outpatient departments
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the face, mouth, and jaws.
$240,000 - $420,000
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Hospital operating theatres, maxillofacial units, trauma centres
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