Thoracic Surgery Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say
Real insights from 20 Thoracic Surgery physician reports about work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily reality.
Physician-Reported Data||SalaryDr Research Team
4.1/5
Avg Satisfaction
95%
Would Choose Again
20
Physician Responses
62
Avg Hours/Week
📋 Key Takeaways: Thoracic Surgery Lifestyle at a Glance
- •Career Satisfaction: Thoracic Surgery physicians report 4.1/5 average satisfaction, with 95% saying they would choose the specialty again.
- •Work Hours: The average Thoracic Surgery physician works 62 hours per week.
- •Experience Level: Insights based on physicians with an average of 9 years of experience.
- •Data Source: Based on 20 approved, anonymous physician reports on SalaryDr.
⚖️Is Thoracic Surgery a Good Work-Life Balance Specialty?
Thoracic Surgery physicians rate their career satisfaction 4.1/5 and report working 62 hours a week on average. 95% would choose the specialty again.
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Quick Stats
Avg Satisfaction4.1/5
Would Choose Again95%
Avg Experience9 years
Avg Hours/Week62
By Practice Setting
Academic
5 physicians • 4.2/5 satisfaction
Hospital-employed
7 physicians • 4/5 satisfaction
Private Practice
6 physicians • 4.7/5 satisfaction
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