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 Setting | Physicians | Satisfaction | Avg Hours | Avg Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | 31 | 4.4/5 | 65 | $1249k |
| Hospital-employed | 26 | 4.5/5 | 63 | $901k |
| Academic | 26 | 3.5/5 | 68 | $627k |
| Hospital Employed | 17 | 3.6/5 | 59 | $1350k |
| Residency | 3 | 2.0/5 | 77 | $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