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Gastroenterology in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 27 Gastroenterology physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.6/5
Satisfaction
89%
Would Choose Again
$719k
Avg Comp
50
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Gastroenterology Physicians

“Great work life balance . Weekly hours range from 40-60 hours per week depending of your call that weekend or not . Typically on call every 5-6 weekends and one day per week . ”
Miami, Florida9 years50 hrs/wk$1020k
“No weekends/calls. Gives the opportunity for weekend locums for extra 130k per year ”
Louisiana6 years40 hrs/wk$1310k
“I work 4 days per week, about 32-36 hours/wk. 8 weeks of vacation although at my discretion I can take more. Half day spent in office and half a day spent doing procedures. Call at local 150 bed hospital is light, averaging 1-2 patients per day, and usually no overnight emergencies. ”
Central California, California15 years36 hrs/wk$2450k
“3.5 days outpatient, one day in the hospital. 0.5 days practice management”
Tennessee18 years60 hrs/wk$1199k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Hospital-employed284.5/550$536k
Private Practice274.6/550$719k
Academic163.7/550$396k
Hospital Employed103.8/553$670k
Hospital-Employed14.0/536$590k

Common Questions

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

Based on 27 responses, Gastroenterology physicians in Private Practice report 4.6/5 satisfaction, working an average of 50 hours per week, earning an average of $719,222.89% would choose this path again.

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

Private Practice ranks among the 2 most common settings for Gastroenterology. Compared to other settings, it offers above-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.6/5
Would Choose Again:89%
Avg Comp:$719k
Avg Hours:50

Compare Settings

Hospital-employed (28) →Academic (16) →Hospital Employed (10) →Hospital-Employed (1) →

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