Cardiothoracic Surgery Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 25 verified physician responses, Cardiothoracic Surgery has a 3.8/5 average career satisfaction rating.100% of Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Cardiothoracic Surgery physician works 74 hours per week.

Based on 3 responses, Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians report: “I have always wanted to help people and it makes me happy when I do.” Another physician shared: “It’s amazing worth the studying time”

Based on SalaryDr data, Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians work an average of 74 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

Common challenges cited by Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

100% of Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians surveyed say they would choose Cardiothoracic Surgeryagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 25 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.