Medscape has published the "Medscape Physician Compensation Report: 2012 Results." The report included data gathered in February from more than 24,000 physicians in the United States across 25 specialties. Of these respondents, 2 percent were in gastroenterology.
Here are seven statistics about gastroenterologist compensation and satisfaction from the report:
- Compensation in 2011 was $303,000.
- Income increased 1 percent since 2010.
- 14 percent of gastroenterologists consider themselves "rich."
- 53 percent said they were satisfied overall.
- 51 percent said they felt fairly compensated.
- 58 percent said they would choose medicine again as a career.
- 51 percent said they would choose gastroenterology as their specialty again.
Related Articles on Gastroenterologists:
Gastroenterologist on the Move: Dr. G. Anton Decker Named CMO of Phoenix's Banner Medical Group
Gastroenterologist on the Move: Dr. John Farrell Joins Sisters of Mercy Health System's Mercy Clinic