In the SK&A “Physicians on the Move” report, the statistics detail the rate of physicians who moved to a new location or practice, retired or passed away for the three years of 2008-2010. In 2010, the specialty on this list with the highest move rate was pain management, while the specialty with the lowest move rate was otolaryngology. Note: Specialties featured are listed in alphabetical order.
1. Anesthesiologists — 11.2 percent move rate in 2010, down from 14.6 percent in 2009 and 15.3 percent in 2008.
2. Colon and rectal surgeons — 11.3 percent move rate in 2010, up from 9.9 percent in 2009 and down from 14.0 percent in 2008.
3. Gastroenterologists — 9.1 percent move rate in 2010, down from 11.4 percent in 2009 and 13.1 percent in 2008.
4. General surgeons — 10.7 percent move rate in 2010, down from 12.7 percent in 2009 and 17.0 percent in 2008.
5. Neurologists — 11.3 percent move rate in 2010, down from 15.1 percent in 2009 and 16.7 percent in 2008.
6. Neurosurgeons — 10.5 percent move rate in 2010, down from 11.4 percent in 2009 and 16.6 percent in 2008.
7. Opthamologists — 8.5 percent move rate in 2010, down from 9.7 percent in 2009 and 13.6 percent in 2008.
8. Orthopedic spine surgeons — 13.9 percent move rate in 2010, down from 17.11 percent in 2009 and up from 11.0 percent in 2008.
9. Orthopedic surgeons — 9.4 percent move rate in 2010, down from 12.1 percent in 2009 and 15.1 percent in 2008.
10. Otolaryngologists — 8.4 percent move rate in 2010, down from 10.2 percent in 2009 and 12.7 percent in 2008.
11. Pain management specialists — 14.8 percent move rate in 2010, down from 18.4 percent in 2009 and 23.3 percent in 2008.
12. Urologists — 9.7 percent move rate in 2010, down from 11.3 percent in 2009 and 14.3 percent in 2008.
Source: SK&A’s “Physicians on the Move”, April 2010.
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