Typically surgeons work 52-60 hours weekly. This time is allotted to different responsibilities such as paperwork, patient consultations, and pager duty, etc. Generally, Surgeons work 4-5 day weeks, not including on-call emergencies. Typically surgeons work 52-60 hours weekly. This time is allotted to different responsibilities such as paperwork, patient consultations, and pager duty, etc. Generally, Surgeons work 4-5 day weeks, not including on-call emergencies.