Only 53 percent of orthopedic physicians said they feel fairly compensated.
Here are six ASC specialties ranked by whether they feel fairly compensated, based on Medscape's 2021 Physician Compensation Report:
- Orthopedics: 53 percent of orthopedists said they feel fairly compensated.
- Gastroenterology: 55 percent of gastroenterologists said they feel fairly compensated.
- Ophthalmology: 55 percent of ophthalmologists said they feel fairly compensated.
- Anesthesia: 58 percent of anesthesiologists said they feel fairly compensated.
- Cardiology: 61 percent of cardiologists said they feel fairly compensated.
- Plastic surgery: 68 percent of plastic surgeons said they feel fairly compensated.