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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.
Other titles employers use
Cardiovascular Surgeon · General Surgeon · Hand Surgeon · Physician · Plastic Surgeon · Surgeon · Thoracic Surgeon · Vascular Surgeon
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Selected stateTexas
- People doing this work
- 160
- Job openings each year
- 10
- Expected hiring change, 2022–2032
- 14.3%
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| State | People doing it | Job openings each year | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 160 | 10 | 14.3% |
| Nebraska | 20 | 0 | — |
| New Hampshire | 20 | 0 | — |
| Virginia | 20 | 0 | — |
| Wisconsin | 20 | 0 | — |
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CareerPediatric Surgeons
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