Here are the six specialists most likely to sue other physicians whose mistakes were harmful, according to Medscape Malpractice Report 2015: Why Most Doctors Get Sued.
• Anesthesiologists — 25 percent
• Radiologists — 25 percent
• Orthopedists — 19 percent
• Surgery specialists — 19 percent
• Internal/family medicine specialists — 17 percent
• OB-GYN & Women's health specialists — 17 percent
Note: Medscape surveyed nearly 4,000 primary care physicians and selected specialists.