Cardiologists across all modalities had median compensation of $395,000 last year, which was a 10 percent drop from the year before. Here are the six specialties that saw the biggest drops in median compensation, based on The Medicus Firm’s survey. Note: Compensation totals exclude benefits.
Cardiology
Median compensation: $395,000
Change: 10 percent drop
Gastroenterology
Median compensation: $395,000
Change: 8.9 percent drop
General surgery
Median compensation: $290,000
Change: 6.1 percent drop
Family practice
Median compensation: $175,000
Change: 2.7 percent drop
Obstetrics/gynecology
Median compensation: $270,000
Change: 2.1 percent drop
Radiology
Median compensation: $429,000
Change: 1.2 percent drop
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