Thoracic Surgery

Duties and Responsibilities:

They perform surgery within the chest area. They communicate with the patient’s doctor so they know the conditions the patient is in. They also read their medical record to know what’s been done. They have to know allergies the patient might have because they can be allergic to any medication they might have to give you, they find substitutions.

Average Salary: $350,000

Educational Requirements:

You will need about 13 to 16 years of education and training along with a bachelor’s degree. You will need two years of medical school.