r/surgery
52k members
r/surgery is a subreddit with 52k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses surgery, struggling, surgeons, recovery, and brachioplasty, 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
: "Is surgery right for me? Would appreciate any opinions."
8 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Coping with painful surgery"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Power Saw for Orthopedics"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/surgery
#1
Surgery
: "Im starting Surgery this October"
10 posts
#2
Struggling
3 posts
#3
Surgeons
: "Is the stereotype that many Surgeons have a god complex true, and if so why is that?"
3 posts
#4
Recovery
: "What was Recovery from invasive bunion surgery really like?"
2 posts
#5
Brachioplasty
: "Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)"
2 posts
#6
Resources
: "Cardiothoracic Surgery In-Training Exam and Written Boards Preparation & Resources"
2 posts
#7
Cosmetic
: "For everyone that got piriform fossa filler"
1 post
#8
Bypass
: "Anyone heard of Cervical Lymphatico-Venous Bypass for Alzheimer's?"
1 post
Products Discussed in r/surgery
Flair Used in r/surgery
#1
I did read the sidebar & rules
: "I received the most disturbing after visit survey from Stanford just now"
76 posts
Member Growth in r/surgery
Yearly
+5k members(11.2%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026