General Surgeon - Physician - Silvis, IL
Posted Mar 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a complication you had and how you handled it with the patient and the team.
What they are checking: Whether they own complications, communicate honestly and learn from them.
What draws you to practicing in Silvis and the Quad Cities area?
What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason to settle in the community, which predicts whether they will stay.
What would you do
How do you work with the other four surgeons to share call and keep the practice running smoothly?
What they are checking: Whether they will be a fair, collaborative partner in a small group that depends on each member.
You are on call and an elderly patient with multiple medical problems comes in with a perforated bowel. Walk me through your decision-making.
What they are checking: Whether they weigh surgical risk, goals of care and family discussions alongside the technical decision.
About the work
The practice here is bread-and-butter general surgery: breast, colon, gallbladder, appendectomy, scopes and thyroid. Tell me about your case mix and where you are strongest.
What they are checking: Whether their training and experience match the broad community general surgery practice described.
There is a da Vinci robot available. What is your experience with robotic surgery and how do you decide when to use it?
What they are checking: Whether they can use the robot well and choose robotic, laparoscopic or open approaches for the right reasons.
Call is 1 in 5 for general surgery and trauma. How do you approach trauma call in a community hospital setting?
What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable managing trauma and know when to stabilize and transfer to a higher level of care.
Walk me through your approach to a patient with a new breast mass.
What they are checking: Whether they follow a clear diagnostic pathway and coordinate with radiology and oncology.
How do you manage your outpatient clinic for pre-op and post-op visits?
What they are checking: Whether they run an efficient clinic that supports good outcomes and patient understanding before and after surgery.
Are you board eligible or board certified, and what is your timeline if you are still working toward certification?
What they are checking: Whether they meet the BE or BC requirement and have a clear plan to complete boards.
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