plural surgeons
: a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures
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Lee recently reunited with Jill Arrowsmith, the surgeon who conducted the surgery, during a radio interview on BBC Radio Derby.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
When in doubt, talk to your surgeon and healthcare team.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Hyper-specialized cardiac surgeons, for example, have fewer complications than their less-specialized peers.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The physician and surgeon provides medical care to patients inside Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
When in doubt, talk to your surgeon and healthcare team.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Hyper-specialized cardiac surgeons, for example, have fewer complications than their less-specialized peers.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The physician and surgeon provides medical care to patients inside Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgeon. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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surgeon
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sur·geon
ˈsər-jən 
: a physician who specializes in surgery
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