Becker's Healthcare November 1, 2024
Patsy Newitt

Orthopedic surgery tops most lists of the highest paid physician specialties.

Here are the five highest paid physician specialties according to three separate reports:

Medscape’s “2024 Physician Compensation Report,” released April 12:

1. Orthopedics (includes orthopedics and orthopedic surgery): $558,000

2. Plastic surgery: $536,000

3. Cardiology: $525,000

4. Urology: $515,000

5. Gastroenterology:...

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