r/surgery
52k members
r/surgery is a subreddit with 52k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses surgery, struggling, suturing, and cardiothoracic surgery, 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
: "Help curating a list of live surgical operations"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What are some good DNB General Surgery hospitals in Delhi that offer a good stipend and good hands-on surgical exposure, and are actually worth taking?"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Surgery and carpal tunnel"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/surgery
#1
Surgery
: "Shoutout to fellow Surgery staff with mental health issues."
17 posts
#2
Struggling
3 posts
#3
Suturing
: "Decided to follow suit - rate my Suturing"
3 posts
#4
Cardiothoracic Surgery
: "Integrated i6 Cardiothoracic Surgery residencies"
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"
116 posts
Member Growth in r/surgery
Yearly
+5k members(11.4%)
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Last updated: October 13, 2026