Thoracic Surgery Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 20 verified physician responses, Thoracic Surgery has a 4.1/5 average career satisfaction rating.95% of Thoracic Surgery physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Thoracic Surgery physician works 62 hours per week.

Thoracic Surgery physicians commonly report appreciating the intellectual stimulation, patient relationships, and clinical variety their specialty offers.

Based on SalaryDr data, Thoracic Surgery physicians work an average of 62 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

Common challenges cited by Thoracic Surgery physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

95% of Thoracic Surgery physicians surveyed say they would choose Thoracic Surgeryagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 20 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.