Ophthalmologists’ median compensation rose more than 14 percent from 2008 through 2011, totaling roughly $371,987 last year.
Here are the five physician specialties with the largest increases in median compensation from 2008 to 2011, according to the AMGA’s survey.
Ophthalmology
Compensation in 2008: $325,384
Compensation in 2011: $371,987
Percent change: 14.32 percent
Dermatology
Compensation in 2008: $350,627
Compensation in 2011: $397,370
Percent change: 13.33 percent
Hypertension/nephrology
Compensation in 2008: $246,049
Compensation in 2011: $277,934
Percent change: 12.96 percent
Urgent care
Compensation in 2008: $215,625
Compensation in 2011: $242,145
Percent change: 12.3 percent
Gastroenterology
Compensation in 2008: $389,385
Compensation in 2011: $435,120
Percent change: 11.75 percent
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