Here are 14 statistics about general orthopedic, hand and joint, orthopedic sports medicine and spine surgeon compensation based on years in practice. The data presented is from MGMA's Physician Compensation and Production Survey: 2011 Report Based on 2010 Data.
According to the report, both general orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians hit their compensation peak at three to seven years in practice. Hip and joint surgeons follow the expected pattern of increase with experience. Spine surgeons who practice eight to 17 years reported the highest compensation, receiving over $100,000 more than their counterparts who were in practice more than 18 years.
General orthopedic surgeon
1-2 years: $416,229
3-7 years: $540,200
8-17 years: $537,808
18 or more years: $455,125
Hip and joint surgeon
3-7 years: $570,165
8-17 years: $588, 195
18 or more years: $619,044
Sports medicine surgeon
1-2 years: $406,741
3-7 years: $655,576
8-17 years: $611,658
18 or more years: $614,386
Spine surgeon
3-7 years: $600,207
8-17 years: $737,593
18 or more years: $631,241
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According to the report, both general orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians hit their compensation peak at three to seven years in practice. Hip and joint surgeons follow the expected pattern of increase with experience. Spine surgeons who practice eight to 17 years reported the highest compensation, receiving over $100,000 more than their counterparts who were in practice more than 18 years.
General orthopedic surgeon
1-2 years: $416,229
3-7 years: $540,200
8-17 years: $537,808
18 or more years: $455,125
Hip and joint surgeon
3-7 years: $570,165
8-17 years: $588, 195
18 or more years: $619,044
Sports medicine surgeon
1-2 years: $406,741
3-7 years: $655,576
8-17 years: $611,658
18 or more years: $614,386
Spine surgeon
3-7 years: $600,207
8-17 years: $737,593
18 or more years: $631,241
Learn more about MGMA.
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8 Statistics on Spine & Neurosurgeon Compensation by Medical Revenue
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