Surgeon
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A surgeon is a medical doctor, such as a physician, dentist, or veterinarian, who specializes or is proficient in performing surgery on patients.
In the 23rd century, the chief medical officer of a starship was sometimes referred to as the ship's surgeon. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Emony Dax, having met future Doctor Leonard McCoy at the University of Mississippi, noted that she knew he would become a doctor because "he had the hands of a surgeon." (DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations")
The Vidiians employed surgeons to remove organs from both living and dead aliens in order to transplant them into Vidiians to ensure their race's survival against the Phage. (VOY: "Faces", et al.)
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