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Cardiothoracic Surgery in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 4 Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians working in Private Practice settings.

3.0/5
Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
$1213k
Avg Comp
71
Avg Hours/Week

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Academic73.0/572$671k
Hospital Employed74.3/573$1875k
Private Practice43.0/571$1213k
Hospital-employed44.3/574$1163k
Community24.5/575$85k

Common Questions

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

Based on 4 responses, Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians in Private Practice report 3.0/5 satisfaction, working an average of 71 hours per week, earning an average of $1,212,500.100% would choose this path again.

How does Private Practice compare to other practice settings for Cardiothoracic Surgery?

Private Practice ranks among the 3 most common settings for Cardiothoracic Surgery. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:3.0/5
Would Choose Again:100%
Avg Comp:$1213k
Avg Hours:71

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Academic (7) →Hospital Employed (7) →Hospital-employed (4) →Community (2) →

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