Interventional Cardiology Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 5 verified physician responses, Interventional Cardiology has a 4/10 average career satisfaction rating.80% of Interventional Cardiology physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Interventional Cardiology physician works 59 hours per week.

Interventional Cardiology physicians commonly report loving: building meaningful patient relationships, intellectual stimulation and diagnostic challenges, clinical variety, the ability to make a tangible difference in patient outcomes, and procedural diversity. Many also appreciate the collegial environment and opportunities for subspecialization.

Based on SalaryDr data, Interventional Cardiology physicians work an average of 59 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

The most commonly cited challenges from Interventional Cardiology physicians include: administrative burden and documentation requirements, call schedules impacting personal time, work-life balance pressures (especially early in career), and compensation concerns relative to training length. Some also mention challenging patient populations or high-acuity cases as sources of stress.

80% of Interventional Cardiology physicians surveyed say they would choose Interventional Cardiologyagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 5 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.