Author: Cameron Cortigiano

There are 34,312 active physicians specializing in cardiology in the U.S., according to recent data from KFF.

There are 53,038 active physicians specializing in anesthesiology in the U.S., according to data from KFF.

Dalton, Ga.-based Hamilton Health Care System opened a cardiology practice in Cleveland, Tenn., according to a recent LinkedIn post from the health system. 

The highest paid ophthalmologist in Phoenix earns $686,400, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

WebMD released the results of the hospitals and health systems that providers prefer the most for cardiology in the U.S.

The highest paid anesthesiologist in San Diego earns $706,100 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The projected change in employment for ophthalmologists is expected to increase 4% by 2032, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

The highest paid cardiologist in San Diego earns $749,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The projected change in employment for anesthesiologists is expected to increase 3% by 2032, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network added Islam Badawy, DO, to its team of cardiologists.