Doctor who performs operations (7)

I believe the answer is:

surgeon

(Other definitions for surgeon that I've seen before include "Naval medic" , "Hospital worker" , "Theatre operator" , "Medical knife wielder" , "Go, nurse for the operator" .)

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

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