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Should I Choose Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon?

Real decision-making data from 3 verified Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon physicians. Here is what they actually think.

4.3/5
Avg Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
29
Avg Hours/Week
$1.1M
Avg Compensation

The Verdict

100%
of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon physicians would choose the specialty again

An overwhelming 100% of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon physicians say they would choose the specialty again -- a strong endorsement.

Work-Life Balance Reality in Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon

29
average hours per week reported by Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon physicians
“4 days a week with rotating Saturday. Probably 1/month. Time off whenever I need. ”
— Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon Physician
“4days /week less than 24 hrs/week 6 weeks PTO -additional can be arranged with coverage CRNA ‘s provided 4 surgical assistants RN for medical clearances No fridays or weekends No call No management duties No marketing duties State of art equipment /supplies provided”
— Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon Physician
“Average 4 days per week. Can make my own schedule. 30 hrs per week”
— Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon Physician

How Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon Compares

See how Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon stacks up against other popular specialties.

Oral And Maxillofacial SurgeonCurrent
Satisfaction:4.3/5
Choose Again:100%
Hours:29
Comp:$1.1M
Pediatrics
Satisfaction:4/5
Choose Again:84%
General Dentist
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:83%
Family Medicine
Satisfaction:3.6/5
Choose Again:76%
SpecialtySatisfaction

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon worth it?

Based on 3 verified physician responses, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon physicians report 4.3/5 average satisfaction and 100% say they would choose the specialty again. Average total compensation is $1.1M. Whether it is worth it depends on your priorities, but the data suggests most physicians are satisfied with their choice.

What's the work-life balance like in Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon?

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon physicians work an average of 29 hours per week. One physician shared: "4 days a week with rotating Saturday. Probably 1/month. Time off whenever I need. "

How much do Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon physicians make?

Based on SalaryDr data, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon physicians earn an average total compensation of $1.1M. With an average of 29 hours per week, that translates to roughly $703/hour.

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Would Choose Again
Avg Hours
Avg Comp
Oral And Maxillofacial SurgeonCurrent4.3/5100%29$1.1M
Pediatrics4/584%46$355K
General Dentist3.5/583%36$364K
Family Medicine3.6/576%44$315K