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Neurosurgery in Private Practice

Work-life balance reality from 31 Neurosurgery physicians working in Private Practice settings.

4.4/5
Satisfaction
90%
Would Choose Again
$1249k
Avg Comp
65
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Private Practice Neurosurgery Physicians

“3 day work week, sometimes more. ”
Ventura, California15 years40 hrs/wk$1120k
“Done by 5pm almost every day. 6:7 weekends off and 6:7 holidays off (rotating). In comparison to previous jobs with 1:3 call, late starts and delays in the OR keeping me in the hospital to 8 or 9pm. This is much better..”
Michigan10 years60 hrs/wk$2841k

How Private Practice Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Private Practice314.4/565$1249k
Hospital-employed264.5/563$901k
Academic263.5/568$627k
Hospital Employed173.6/559$1350k
Residency32.0/577$75k

Common Questions

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

Based on 31 responses, Neurosurgery physicians in Private Practice report 4.4/5 satisfaction, working an average of 65 hours per week, earning an average of $1,248,737.90% would choose this path again.

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

Private Practice ranks among the 1 most common settings for Neurosurgery. Compared to other settings, it offers above-average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:4.4/5
Would Choose Again:90%
Avg Comp:$1249k
Avg Hours:65

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