Where would a doctor make the most money?

Question

The question is really self-explanatory, and please don't say (Oh, it's not about the money) I have heard it a million times I know it isn't about the money I just want to know how much I will get paid if I work HERE vs. OVER HERE. Anyway, basically what I have gathered is that most doctors go into a private practice or work in a group or something of that nature and the rest work in hospitals, that I know. However, lets say I am a really successful neurosurgeon/orthopaedic surgeon alright, I have the potential to make millions. Would I make more in let's say Los Angeles, NYC, NJ, etc. OR would I make much more in lets say maybe Alaska, South Africa, Egypt, or somewhere in Asia? Again, I am just curious and if you have no idea what I am talking about then just don't answer.

Answer 1

I recently ran across a website that had a list of Surgeons (by specialty) on where they would make the most money in the US. Since I am interested in Neurosurgery and Pediatric Surgery, I was wondering where in the US would I find some of the highest paid surgeons in those specialties. I only looked briefly but Neurosurgery and Pediatric Surgery make the most money in the southern US area: Neuro making about $680 thousand/year and Pediatrics making about $350-450 thousand/year. This is, of course, just starting out in those fields. I do know that Neurosurgeons have some of the best salaries anywhere you go.

Now about the private practice vs. hospital/group thing. I've asked around and Private practices generally make more money than if your with a group or hospital. However, there are factors. If your with a nationally accredited group/hospital, you could be making a whole lot more money than with a Private practice. The same with a Private Practice. It is all about chance. With a Private practice, you have to think about buying a big enough space, finding good employees, most likely a couple more doctors/surgeons, and the insurance. If your with a group/hospital, they cover all that, especially the insurance. You will most likely only get a slap on the wrists if your were get into some legal trouble if you were with a hospital. With a Private practice, you and any possible partners you have, will be entirely responsible for any legal trouble. So if you were to lose a case against a patient, you could lose EVERYTHING!

I hoped that helped!

Answer 2

The REAL answer is to get a job in the media or in hospital administration.  You can make a lot more that way than by actually practicing medicine.

Answer 3

I think you would definitely make more money in the states. as far as location, i am pretty sure you would make more in new jersey. i went to forbes.com a couple of days ago, and surgeons( especially neurosurgeons/orthopaedic) make more in the east of the states. hope that helps.

Answer 4

heart surgon

Answer 5

places where there are celebrities. but you have to be top notch, do to the best college/med school so that they would trust you because they want their info to be discreet and you would have to go to their house to do a checkup.

i think the place with the most celebs are in L.A

good luck!