General Surgeon – U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy · Portsmouth, VA
Posted June 21, 2026
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth · 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA, US, 23708
Total Annual Compensation: $290,305 to $389,461
Serve with purpose as a U.S. Navy General Surgeon. This unique opportunity allows you to provide life-saving care to service members and their families while enjoying exceptional benefits, professional growth, and a balanced lifestyle.
Position Highlights
- $700,000 Accession Bonus!
- $57,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
- $8,000 Board Certification Pay
- CME Allowance
- Exceptional Benefits – including full retirement, 30 days of paid time off annually, and more
- 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave – in addition to any convalescent leave during/after pregnancy
- Work-Life Balance – no production requirements; focus fully on patient care
- Generous Housing – housing stipend or free on-base housing
- Forever GI Bill – 36 months of education benefits, including full tuition, housing allowance, and $1,000 annual book stipend (for you or your dependents)
- Top-Tier Care Environment – provide high-quality care with excellent support staff
- No Insurance Hassles – your patients’ care is fully covered—no billing or reimbursement concerns
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive surgical care, including routine and emergency procedures, pre- and post-operative management, and coordination with specialists. You’ll support the operational readiness and long-term well-being of service members in a highly respected and rewarding role.
Potential Practice Locations
- Camp Pendleton, California
- Twentynine Palms, California
- Lemoore, California
- Okinawa, Japan
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- National Capitol Region
- Bremerton, Washington
- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- ...and more!
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited institution (or ECFMG certified)
- Completion of an ACGME accredited General Surgery residency (or in final year of residency)
- Board Certified in General Surgery (or in final year of residency)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Between the ages of 21 and 64 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)
Employer
U.S. Navy
Becoming a doctor is one of the most challenging paths you can choose for yourself. You have to want it, and to know why you want it: to help people, to heal sickness and cure disease, to solve medical mysteries and make scientific discoveries. The reasons for becoming a doctor are noble, but there are plenty of distractions once you hit the real world.
Running your own office means watching insurance reimbursement rates dwindle while exorbitant malpractice insurance premiums skyrocket, all while dealing with healthcare industry red tape and staffing. But as a Navy Physician, all those nuisances are handled for you—from cutting through the red tape to covering the expenses—so you can focus on what really matters: treating the Sailors and Marines who keep our country safe and the families who support them.
Navy Physicians also:
- Earn excellent compensation in an established, thriving practice
- Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality, one-on-one care
- Receive hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that leaves more time for family and personal pursuits
Officers in the Navy Medical Corps are afforded the opportunity to attend the medical school of their choice and graduate debt-free through our scholarship and loan repayment programs. From a sign-on bonus of up to $800,000, and up to 100% tuition coverage, to a generous housing allowance, the education opportunities and financial rewards stack high for those pursuing a career as a Navy Physician. When you choose to invest your skills in the Navy, we invest in your future.