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Anesthesiology in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 40 Anesthesiology physicians working in Private Practice settings.

3.9/5
Satisfaction
93%
Would Choose Again
$602k
Avg Comp
50
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Anesthesiology Physicians

“Five days a week. Rotating night shifts once per week. One weekend every 6 weekend ”
Alabama21 years50 hrs/wk$675k
“I split my time as an intensivist workin 4-6 12-hour shift per month, and anesthesiologist remainder of the time. Both of these positions are private practice 1099 pay, which help me take advantage of s-corp tax savings. We bill insurance directly with blended units amongst partners. We also pay high stipends for 24-hour trauma and OB calls (3K+ each). I work about 5-6 calls per month. ”
Los Angeles, California1 years70 hrs/wk$950k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice403.9/550$602k
Hospital Employed323.5/546$587k
Academic303.4/549$390k
Hospital-employed283.9/547$530k
Independent / Contract-Based53.6/543$876k

Common Questions

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

Based on 40 responses, Anesthesiology physicians in Private Practice report 3.9/5 satisfaction, working an average of 50 hours per week, earning an average of $601,725.93% would choose this path again.

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

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

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:3.9/5
Would Choose Again:93%
Avg Comp:$602k
Avg Hours:50

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Hospital Employed (32) →Academic (30) →Hospital-employed (28) →Independent / Contract-Based (5) →

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