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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

Dentists Specialists

All dentists not listed separately.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Not available

Anesthesiologists

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

Cardiologists

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Not available

Dermatologists

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Not available

Family Medicine Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

Neurologists

Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

  • Median Salary:$208,000
  • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training