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Should I Choose Vascular Surgery?

Real decision-making data from 5 verified Vascular Surgery physicians. Here is what they actually think.

3.4/5
Avg Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
51
Avg Hours/Week
$630K
Avg Compensation

The Verdict

100%
of Vascular Surgery physicians would choose the specialty again

An overwhelming 100% of Vascular Surgery physicians say they would choose the specialty again -- a strong endorsement.

Work-Life Balance Reality in Vascular Surgery

51
average hours per week reported by Vascular Surgery physicians
“5 day workweek, one week call per month. ”
— Vascular Surgery Physician
“4 and a half weekdays. Too much call, but they don’t call at night about Tylenol. Great Hospitalist support. ”
— Vascular Surgery Physician
“5 day work week. 2 OR days, 1-2 OBL, 1 clinic day”
— Vascular Surgery Physician

How Vascular Surgery Compares

See how Vascular Surgery stacks up against other popular specialties.

Vascular SurgeryCurrent
Satisfaction:3.4/5
Choose Again:100%
Hours:51
Comp:$630K
Pediatrics
Satisfaction:4/5
Choose Again:86%
Internal Medicine
Satisfaction:3.7/5
Choose Again:75%
General Dentist
Satisfaction:3.5/5
Choose Again:84%
SpecialtySatisfactionWould Choose Again

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vascular Surgery worth it?

Based on 5 verified physician responses, Vascular Surgery physicians report 3.4/5 average satisfaction and 100% say they would choose the specialty again. Average total compensation is $630K. 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 Vascular Surgery?

Vascular Surgery physicians work an average of 51 hours per week. One physician shared: "5 day workweek, one week call per month. "

How much do Vascular Surgery physicians make?

Based on SalaryDr data, Vascular Surgery physicians earn an average total compensation of $630K. With an average of 51 hours per week, that translates to roughly $237/hour.

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Avg Hours
Avg Comp
Vascular SurgeryCurrent3.4/5100%51$630K
Pediatrics4/586%46$345K
Internal Medicine3.7/575%54$286K
General Dentist3.5/584%37$359K