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Specialties Physicians Would Choose Again
Medical specialties ranked by percentage of physicians who would choose their specialty again
Physician-Reported Data|Updated October 2026|4,300+ Responses
📋 Key Takeaways
- •#1 Specialty: Geriatrics (100% would choose again)
- •Data Source: Based on 4,300+ approved physician reports on SalaryDr.
- •Minimum Sample: Only specialties with 5+ responses included for statistical reliability.
| Rank | Specialty | Would Choose Again | Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geriatrics | 100% | 19 | View → |
| 2 | Gynecologic Oncology | 100% | 14 | View → |
| 3 | Sleep Medicine | 100% | 14 | View → |
| 4 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 96% | 47 | View → |
| 5 | Occupational Medicine | 96% | 28 | View → |
| 6 | Otolaryngology | 95% | 44 | View → |
| 7 | Preventive Medicine | 95% | 22 | View → |
| 8 | Thoracic Surgery | 95% | 20 | View → |
| 9 | Pulmonology | 94% | 85 | View → |
| 10 | Addiction Medicine | 94% | 17 | View → |
| 11 | Dermatology | 93% | 94 | View → |
| 12 | Maternal-Fetal Medicine | 93% | 15 | View → |
| 13 | Rheumatology | 92% | 63 | View → |
| 14 | Endocrinology | 92% | 63 | View → |
| 15 | Ophthalmology | 90% | 124 | View → |
| 16 | Infectious Disease | 90% | 79 | View → |
| 17 | Gastroenterology | 90% | 107 | View → |
| 18 | Pain Management | 90% | 29 | View → |
| 19 | Neurosurgery | 89% | 114 | View → |
| 20 | Allergy/Immunology | 89% | 45 | View → |
| 21 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 89% | 37 | View → |
| 22 | Hematology/Oncology | 88% | 137 | View → |
| 23 | Pathology | 88% | 67 | View → |
| 24 | Critical Care | 88% | 34 | View → |
| 25 | Palliative Care | 88% | 16 | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this ranking calculated?
Rankings are based on aggregated data from approved physician reports submitted to SalaryDr. We only include specialties with at least 5 responses to ensure statistical reliability. The percentage reflects physicians who answered "yes" to whether they would choose their specialty again.
How often is this data updated?
Our database is continuously updated as new physician responses are submitted and approved. This page reflects the latest available data as of October 14, 2026.