Staff Specialist - General Surgery

Drlogy; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A Staff Specialist - General Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Kolkata, provides specialized surgical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with general surgical conditions. The role includes evaluating patients, planning and performing procedures, and coordinating perioperative care with multidisciplinary teams.

The position emphasizes high standards of patient safety, teaching, research, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• MBBS with MD, MS, or DNB in General Surgery are required.
• Experience as a surgeon handling general surgical conditions is preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead perioperative care and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with general surgical conditions through history and examination.
• Plan and perform general surgical procedures within qualification scope.
• Provide pre-operative assessment and optimize patients before surgery.
• Obtain informed consent and discuss risks and expected outcomes.
• Manage post-operative care and monitor recovery.
• Coordinate care with anaesthesia, radiology, pathology and critical care teams.
• Supervise residents and junior staff as applicable.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and quality improvement.

Skills

General Surgery

Complex Case Management

patient counselling

Education

MBBS with MD

MS

DNB in General Surgery

Job description

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Job Requirements

Experience

1 - 5 Years Experience

Education

• MBBS with MD
• MS
• DNB in General Surgery

All Gender

Vacancy

1

Last Date to Apply

15, March 2027

Job Role

Work Location

Kolkata

Work Mode

Work From Office

Department

General Surgery

Role

Staff Specialist - General Surgery

Employment type

• Full time

Key Skills

General Surgery

Complex Case Management

patient counselling

Preference Languages

Any Language

Job Description

A Staff Specialist - General Surgery provides specialized surgical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with general surgical conditions. The involves evaluating patients, planning and performing appropriate surgical procedures, managing perioperative care, responding to surgical emergencies, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, supervising clinical staff, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and surgical care.

• Evaluate patients with general surgical conditions through history and clinical examination.
• Establish appropriate diagnoses using clinical findings and diagnostic investigations.
• Develop individualized surgical treatment and management plans.
• Perform general surgical procedures appropriate to qualifications and clinical expertise.
• Provide pre-operative assessment and optimize patients before surgery.
• Obtain appropriate informed consent and explain procedures, risks, and expected outcomes.
• Manage post-operative patients and monitor recovery.
• Identify and manage post-operative complications promptly.
• Provide appropriate treatment for surgical emergencies.
• Participate in emergency surgical assessments and interventions.
• Interpret relevant laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic findings.
• Coordinate patient care with anaesthesia, radiology, pathology, critical care, and other specialties.
• Conduct ward rounds and review patients clinical progress.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes, operative records, and discharge documentation.
• Communicate treatment plans and clinical findings effectively with patients and families.
• Supervise and guide residents, junior doctors, and other clinical staff where applicable.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Support teaching, training, research, and continuing medical education.
• Follow infection prevention, surgical safety, ethical, and hospital protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards of clinical practice.

At Apollo Hospitals, our goal is simple yet powerful: to help people live healthier, longer lives. Since 1983, we have been providing trusted, high-quality medical care to millions of patients in India and around the world.

Our Vision

We aim to "Touch a Billion Lives" by making advanced healthcare accessible, affordable, and reliable for everyone.

Our Mission

We are committed to:

• Delivering international-standard healthcare to every individual
• Maintaining excellence in treatment, education, and research
• Serving humanity with compassion and responsibility

Who We Are

Founded by Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Apollo Hospitals is India’s first corporate hospital and one of Asia’s largest healthcare providers.

Today, we offer a complete healthcare ecosystem including:

• Hospitals and specialty centres
• Clinics and diagnostic services

1. Experienced Doctors

• 13,000+ skilled doctors across specialties
• Experts in complex and critical treatments

2. Advanced Technology

• Robotic surgeries and modern medical equipment
• South East Asia’s first Proton Therapy Centre
• 74 hospitals across India
• Serving patients from 150+ countries

4. Proven Track Record

• Millions of successful surgeries and treatments
• High success rates in critical procedures like heart, cancer, and transplants

Heart Care

• Thousands of life-saving cardiac procedures

Cancer Care

• Millions of patients treated with advanced therapies

Transplants & Critical Care

• Leaders in liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplants

Care Beyond Treatment

We believe healthcare is not just about curing illness—it’s about preventing it and supporting communities.

Our initiatives include:

• Free and subsidized care for children and underprivileged patients
• Awareness programs for heart health and cancer prevention
• Rural healthcare through community health models

A Typical Day at Apollo

Every day, we:

• Save lives through emergency care and transplants
• Help people stay healthy through preventive checkups

Our Promise to You

At Apollo Hospitals, every patient is treated with:

• Care – Personalized attention and compassion
• Quality – World-class medical standards
• Trust – Transparent and ethical practices