Cardiothoracic Surgery Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say
Real insights from 38 Cardiothoracic Surgery physician reports about work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily reality.
Physician-Reported Data||SalaryDr Research Team
3.7/5
Avg Satisfaction
94%
Would Choose Again
38
Physician Responses
73
Avg Hours/Week
📋 Key Takeaways: Cardiothoracic Surgery Lifestyle at a Glance
- •Career Satisfaction: Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians report 3.7/5 average satisfaction, with 94% saying they would choose the specialty again.
- •Work Hours: The average Cardiothoracic Surgery physician works 73 hours per week.
- •Experience Level: Insights based on physicians with an average of 8 years of experience.
- •Data Source: Based on 38 approved, anonymous physician reports on SalaryDr.
⚖️Is Cardiothoracic Surgery a Good Work-Life Balance Specialty?
Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians rate their career satisfaction 3.7/5 and report working 73 hours a week on average. 94% would choose the specialty again.
- Call Impact60%
- Family Time20%
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Quick Stats
Avg Satisfaction3.7/5
Would Choose Again94%
Avg Experience8 years
Avg Hours/Week73
By Practice Setting
Academic
13 physicians • 3.2/5 satisfaction
Hospital Employed
8 physicians • 4.3/5 satisfaction
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