Which physician specialties feel fairly compensated

Just over half of physicians (52 percent) feel fairly compensated, down from 55 percent prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Compensation Report” published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.

Advertisement

Percentage of physicians who feel fairly compensated by specialty: 

1. Psychiatrists: 68 percent 

2. Dermatologists: 65 percent 

3. Public health and preventive medicine physicians: 65 percent 

4. Critical care physicians: 63 percent 

5. Otolaryngologists: 59 percent 

6. Anesthesiologists: 58 percent 

7. Radiologists: 58 percent 

8. Urologists: 58 percent 

9. Oncologists: 57 percent 

10. Allergy and immunologists: 56 percent 

11. Gastroenterologists: 56 percent 

12. Cardiologists: 55 percent 

13. Plastic surgeons: 54 percent 

14. Physical medicine and rehabilitationists: 53 percent 

15. General surgeons: 52 percent 

16. Emergency medicine physicians: 51 percent 

17. Neurologists: 51 percent 

18. Pathologists: 51 percent 

19. Family medicine physicians: 50 percent 

20. Rheumatologists: 50 percent 

21. Orthopedic surgeons: 49 percent 

22. Pulmonary medicine physicians: 48 percent 

23. Pediatricians: 45 percent 

24. Diabetes and endocrinologists: 45 percent 

25. OB-GYNs: 45 percent 

26. Nephrologists: 43 percent 

27. Internal medicine physicians: 43 percent 

28. Ophthalmologists: 42 percent

29. Infectious disease physicians: 35 percent 

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC News

Advertisement

Comments are closed.