Becker's Healthcare April 17, 2024
Patsy Newitt

Orthopedic surgeons and plastic surgeons consistently top the list of highest paid physician specialties in Medscape’s annual compensation reports.

Here are the five highest-paying physician specialties over the last five years:

2024

  1. Orthopedic surgeons: $558,000
  2. Plastic surgeons: $536,000
  3. Cardiologists: $525,000
  4. Urologists: $515,000
  5. Gastroenterologists: $512,000

2023:

  1. Plastic surgery: $619,000
  2. ...

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