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Specialties Physicians Would Choose Again
Medical specialties ranked by percentage of physicians who would choose their specialty again
Verified Physician Data|Updated February 2026|1,000+ Responses
📋 Key Takeaways
- •#1 Specialty: Pulmonary (100% would choose again)
- •Data Source: Based on 1,000 verified physician responses to SalaryDr.
- •Minimum Sample: Only specialties with 5+ responses included for statistical reliability.
| Rank | Specialty | Would Choose Again | Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulmonary | 100% | 18 | View → |
| 2 | Rheumatology | 100% | 9 | View → |
| 3 | Medical Genetics | 100% | 5 | View → |
| 4 | Radiation Oncology | 100% | 6 | View → |
| 5 | Pain Management | 100% | 5 | View → |
| 6 | Addiction Medicine | 100% | 5 | View → |
| 7 | Otolaryngology | 100% | 10 | View → |
| 8 | Allergy & Immunology | 100% | 7 | View → |
| 9 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 100% | 5 | View → |
| 10 | Cardiothoracic Surgery | 100% | 6 | View → |
| 11 | Maternal-Fetal Medicine | 100% | 5 | View → |
| 12 | Critical Care | 100% | 7 | View → |
| 13 | Endodontist | 100% | 5 | View → |
| 14 | Ophthalmology | 94% | 33 | View → |
| 15 | Dermatology | 94% | 18 | View → |
| 16 | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 94% | 53 | View → |
| 17 | Psychiatry | 93% | 15 | View → |
| 18 | Radiology | 93% | 15 | View → |
| 19 | Gastroenterology | 92% | 26 | View → |
| 20 | Plastic Surgery | 92% | 25 | View → |
| 21 | Anesthesiology | 90% | 42 | View → |
| 22 | Nephrology | 90% | 10 | View → |
| 23 | Pediatrics | 89% | 123 | View → |
| 24 | Vascular Surgery | 89% | 9 | View → |
| 25 | Neurosurgery | 88% | 24 | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this ranking calculated?
Rankings are based on aggregated data from verified physician responses 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 verified. This page reflects the latest available data as of February 11, 2026.