Yes, physicians, including both doctors of medicine (MDs) and doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO), are trained to perform surgery as part of their medical education and practice. Surgeons are physicians who specialize in performing surgical procedures. They typically undergo additional training and education in surgery after completing medical school. Some physicians choose to specialize in a particular type of surgery, such as neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, or orthopedic surgery. Other physicians may have a general surgery practice, which means they are trained to perform a wide range of surgical procedures.