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Neurosurgery in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 28 Neurosurgery physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.5/10
Satisfaction
0%
Would Choose Again
$1241k
Avg Comp
65
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Neurosurgery Physicians

"Done by 5pm almost every day. 6:7 weekends off and 6:7 holidays off (rotating). In comparison to previous jobs with 1:3 call, late starts and delays in the OR keeping me in the hospital to 8 or 9pm. This is much better.."
Michigan10 years60 hrs/wk$2841k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice284.5/1065$1241k
Hospital-employed254.5/1063$897k
Academic163.5/1064$839k
Hospital Employed73.9/1071$1888k
Hospital-Employed13.0/1050$850k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Neurosurgery physician in Private Practice?

Based on 28 responses, Neurosurgery physicians in Private Practice report 4.5/10 satisfaction, working an average of 65 hours per week, earning an average of $1,240,744.0% would choose this path again.

How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Neurosurgery?

Private Practice ranks among the 1 most common settings for Neurosurgery. Compared to other settings, it offers below-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.5/10
Would Choose Again:0%
Avg Comp:$1241k
Avg Hours:65

Compare Settings

Hospital-employed (25) →Academic (16) →Hospital Employed (7) →Hospital-Employed (1) →

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