Surgeons

Jonathan Wechter, Surgeon
 * Job Description- Treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive methods, such as manual manipulation or by using instruments and appliances.
 * Tasks- Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure. Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions. Follow established surgical techniques during the operation. Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area. Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk. Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff. Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary. Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility. Prepare case histories.
 * Knowledge- Medicine and Dentistry, Biology, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Psychology, Thaerapy and Counseling, Education and Training.
 * Education- A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
 * Training- On-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
 * Wages- In the U.S. $166,400 for entry level workers, and >$166,400 for experienced workers
 * Job Outlook- Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Favorable. During 2006, there were approximately 2,760 Surgeons employed in NY. It is estimate that in 2016 there will be 2,970 employed in NY. This represents an increase of 20 job(s) each year, and a total of 50 job openings each year.
 * Similiar Jobs- Podiatrists, Registered Nurse, Veterinarains, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
 * Interests- Helping people restore their figure once something unfortunate has happened to them.