Doctor who operates on the body (7)

I believe the answer is:

surgeon

(Other definitions for surgeon that I've seen before include "9 practitioner (through keyhole?)" , "One who operates" , "Naval doctor" , "Doctor with cutting tools" , "Medical operator" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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