Capstone Recruiting Advisors recruits permanent general surgeons — community general surgery, minimally invasive and robotic, breast, colorectal, bariatric, and trauma and acute care surgery — for independent surgical groups, ASC partnerships, multispecialty groups, PE-backed platforms and hospitals. A partner runs every search.
The general surgery market
- About 25.6% of U.S. surgeons are 65 or older, and surgeons account for 10,000 to 19,900 of the physician shortage the AAMC projects by 2036 (ACS).
- 38% of U.S. counties have no general surgeon, leaving about 15 million people without one in their home county (ACS study via Fierce Healthcare).
Who we recruit for: independent general surgery groups · ASC equity partnerships · multispecialty groups · PE-backed surgical platforms · hospitals and health systems, including trauma and acute care surgery programs · academic programs.
How we search: we learn your case mix, OR block and robot access, call schedule, ASC ownership and partnership path, then reach surgeons and fellows who fit. Call is often the deciding factor, so we put it on the table early.
Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit surgeons for ASC partnerships?
Yes, including equity roles in physician-owned ASCs.
Do you recruit acute care and trauma surgeons?
Yes, along with community general surgeons and fellowship-trained subspecialists.
How long does a general surgery search take?
Most Capstone searches finish in 90–120 days; high-call roles can take longer.
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