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Cardiology in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 55 Cardiology physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.2/5
Satisfaction
82%
Would Choose Again
$832k
Avg Comp
54
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Cardiology Physicians

“I work 5 days. Three days in the lab and 2 half day clinic + plus lab”
Georgia15 years35 hrs/wk$906k
“Four day work week, admin work (owner of practice) for practice on weekends. As much time as I want off (typically about 5-6 weeks)”
Ohio30 years32 hrs/wk$640k
“4 days in clinic every week and 2 in the cath lab. I take care of about 4 cases per day in the cath lab. 8 weeks PTO. ”
Massachusetts15 years65 hrs/wk$2900k
“I work about 45 hours a week and get 10 weeks PTO.”
Sacramento, California24 years45 hrs/wk$630k
“Great flexibility can make more if I work more”
Texas5 years39 hrs/wk$600k
“i dont have much work life balance monday to friday where 3/5 days i work late but the weekends are for family and I have a half day off every week.”
New Jersey3 years60 hrs/wk$850k
“4 on 4 off 5 on 5 off 6 on 10 off”
Florida9 years55 hrs/wk$3450k
“I work about 5 hours per day typically. 5 days per week. I take 0 weeks off. I see about 10 patients per day depending on how busy I am.”
Oklahoma3 years25 hrs/wk$300k
“4 day work week. 20 patients/day. Typically home by 7 PM. Owning my own practice is very nice because I have such a flexible schedule.”
Ohio30 years32 hrs/wk$590k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice554.2/554$832k
Hospital-employed474.1/554$643k
Hospital Employed293.7/553$874k
Academic263.7/549$492k
Residency51.6/572$67k

Common Questions

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

Based on 55 responses, Cardiology physicians in Private Practice report 4.2/5 satisfaction, working an average of 54 hours per week, earning an average of $831,591.82% would choose this path again.

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

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

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.2/5
Would Choose Again:82%
Avg Comp:$832k
Avg Hours:54

Compare Settings

Hospital-employed (47) →Hospital Employed (29) →Academic (26) →Residency (5) →

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