r/surgery
51k members
r/surgery is a subreddit with 51k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses surgery, pain, surgeon, recovery, and medical, and they frequently recommend/review loupes and creams.
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r/surgery is a lounge where medical professionals and students can discuss the art and science of surgery. It is a virtual "Surgery Staff Lounge" where doctors and surgery team members can talk about advancements, techniques, blow off steam, and get support.
Popular Themes in r/surgery
#1
Advice Requests
: "Likely getting fired. Need advice."
48 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Productivity = Devaluation | The Reality of Your Future Contract"
8 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Recovery bed charger"
4 posts
#4
News
: "Hospitals ‘must be more curious’ to catch rogue surgeons"
3 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Surgery Team Gift"
2 posts
#6
Opportunities
: "open pgy2/3 categorical surgery positions"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/surgery
#1
Surgery
: "Intresting case, this pt came to Surgery OPD"
146 posts
#2
Pain
: "Painkillers that aren't opioids?"
10 posts
#3
Surgeon
: "Seeking Surgeons’ insights on ancient surgical instruments"
10 posts
#4
Recovery
: "Recovery bed charger"
10 posts
#5
Medical
: "Medical student on gen surg rotation: question"
8 posts
#6
Laparoscopic
7 posts
#7
Residency
: "Surgical Residency (urology?)"
5 posts
#8
Surgeons
: "Hospitals ‘must be more curious’ to catch rogue Surgeons"
5 posts
#9
Orthopedic
: "Choosing between general vs Orthopedic surgery? Advice wanted!"
5 posts
#10
Advice
: "Likely getting fired. Need Advice."
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/surgery
Flair Used in r/surgery
#1
I did read the sidebar & rules
: "Intresting case, this pt came to surgery OPD"
199 posts
Member Growth in r/surgery
Yearly
+5k members(10.5%)
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Last updated: June 10, 2026