General Surgery Lifestyle in Texas
Real insights from 10 General Surgery physicians in Texas on work-life balance, career satisfaction, and what it's really like to practice in this area.
3.3/5
Satisfaction
78%
Would Choose Again
$311k
Avg Comp
71
Avg Hours/Week
What General Surgery Physicians in Texas Say
"2-3 weekend calls/month 3 weeks PTO"
Plano, Texas4 years expHybrid80 hrs/wk
"Program adheres strictly to duty hour rules and we do not have any rotations with “in house” 24 hour call. We take a lot of home call but it still follows hour restrictions."
Texas5 years expCommunity80 hrs/wk
What They Love About General Surgery in Texas
"Surgery is a job where you will always be on the hook for complications for your patients no matter if you are “off” or on vacation. If you don’t want to answer the phone you have to pay someone else to take the calls for you or have nice partners."— Texas • 5 years
Most Common Practice Settings in Texas
Academic
5 physicians (50%)
Community
2 physicians (20%)
FQHC
1 physicians (10%)
Hybrid
1 physicians (10%)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the General Surgery lifestyle like in Texas?
Based on 10 physicians, General Surgery in Texas averages 3.3/5 satisfaction, 71 hours per week, with 78% saying they'd choose the specialty again. Most practice in Academic settings.
How much do General Surgery physicians make in Texas?
Average compensation for General Surgery in Texas is $311,472 based on verified submissions.See detailed salary breakdown →
Should I choose General Surgery in Texas?
With 78% of General Surgery physicians in Texas saying they'd choose again, and 3.3/5 average satisfaction, it shows positive career outlook. Consider factors like practice setting preferences, desired work hours, and call schedule tolerance when deciding.
Location Stats
Location:Texas
Physicians:10
Satisfaction:3.3/5
Avg Comp:$311k