Surgery jobs in Hesse

On 2 November 2026, Klaro counted 101 open positions for doctors in surgery in Hesse, 7% of the 1,495 in Germany. That makes Hesse number 6 of 16 states for surgery. German adverts call the specialty Chirurgie.

Of the towns in Hesse with a page of their own, Frankfurt am Main (17), Kassel (15) and Bad Hersfeld (5) have the most.

The adverts are in German and name the career level: Assistenzarzt is a resident in specialty training (Weiterbildung), Facharzt a specialist, Oberarzt a senior physician and Chefarzt the head of department. To start work you need a German licence to practise: the Approbation, or a temporary Berufserlaubnis.

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Towns in Hesse (pages in German)

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Questions doctors ask

How many surgery jobs are there in Hesse?

On 2 November 2026, Klaro counted 101 open positions in surgery in Hesse, out of 1,495 in all of Germany.

Which towns in Hesse have the most surgery jobs?

Of the towns with a page of their own: Frankfurt am Main (17), Kassel (15) and Bad Hersfeld (5). Smaller towns are counted on this page and in the job search.

Can I apply before I have my Approbation?

Yes, you can apply while your application for the Approbation is still open. Say on your CV where it stands; the guide on applying while your Approbation is pending shows how.

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