Three physician billionaires saw a net worth increase from 2022 to 2023, according to Forbes' 37th annual list of the world's richest people in 2023.
Here are the physician billionaires who saw an increase in net worth from 2022 to 2023:
Leonard Schleifer, MD, PhD — 116.7 percent increase
Net worth in 2023: $2.6 billion
Net worth in 2022: $1.2 billion
Dr. Schleifer is a co-founder and the CEO of biotechnology company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
August Troendle, MD – 23.1 percent increase
Net worth in 2023: $1.6 billion
Net worth in 2022: $1.3 billion
Dr. Troendle is the president and CEO of clinical research company Medspace.
George Yancopoulos, MD, PhD – 14.3 percent increase
Net worth in 2023: $1.6 billion
Net worth in 2022: $1.4 billion
Dr. Yancopoulos is a co-founder and the president and chief scientific officer of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.