What different kinds of surgeons are there?

Question

Im beginning to think about becoming a surgeon, and i know that there are a lot of different types, such as orthpedic surgeon, etc.

Also, how long does it take to become a surgeon?

Answer 1

There are surgeons in almost all medical specialities:

Cardiovascular/thoracic Surgeon

Oncology

Psychiatry - Brain surgery

Gastrointestinal

Cosmetic Surgeon - for skin burns, and liposuction ect.

General Surgury

Answer 2

Why would you ask this in Alternative Medicine?

Time to become one?

3-4 years College degree

4 years med school

4-8 years surgical training depending on how sub-specialized you want to be.