Physician Doctor, Gynecologist

Physician Doctor, Gynecologist Job Description

A gynecologist deals with the health of a woman. They treat all aspects of the health of a woman from teenagers to older adults. Doctors give women advice on how to take care of themselves as well as taking care of the physical needs that they have. The gynecologist can be the woman’s primary care doctor, or the woman can see the gynecologist when there is an issue with their feminine health. The doctor will monitor the health of the breasts of the patient to keep an eye on any kind of cancer as well as health concerns with the cervix and reproductive organs. Many teenagers can begin seeing a gynecologist after they begin menstruating. The gynecologist will perform routine examinations of the breast and reproductive areas. The doctor can also perform surgeries that are necessary for the good health of a woman including hysterectomies and tubal ligations. They also give women choices on different birth control methods.

Physician Doctor, Gynecologist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Physician Doctor, Gynecologist is $180862 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $291200. The lowest salary reported was $70234. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Physician Doctor, Gynecologist is $89.94 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $144.8. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $34.92. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Physician Doctor, Gynecologist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $10000 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Physician Doctor, Gynecologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $98,959 – $285,515
Illinois – n/a
Maryland – n/a
Massachusetts – n/a
New York – $104,500 – $177,465
Pennsylvania – $89,000 – $190,000
Texas – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Physician Doctor, Gynecologist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Dallas, Texas –
Chicago, Illinois –
Baltimore, Maryland –
Los Angeles, California –
Lancaster, Pennsylvania –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Physician Doctor, Gynecologist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $180862 while in 2007 it was just $167728.25

How To Become a Gynecologist

In order to become a gynecologist, there are specific classes that should be taken. First, a bachelor’s degree is needed so that the student can go to medical school. A bachelor’s degree in medicine is ideal if the student knows they want to be a gynecologist. After the four-year degree is completed, a doctor of medicine degree would be obtained. There are not as many schools that offer medical programs as there are associate and bachelor’s programs so the student needs to begin looking for a school as soon as possible. There are financial aid options for students who need help paying for college. When all of the college classes are taken, a residency of four years will need to be done as well as one year of an internship before the student can practice as a doctor. In order to practice in any state as a gynecologist, the student needs to be licensed. Board certifications must also be passed if the student wishes to be a gynecologist. It is a good idea to take refresher courses dealing with medical terminology so that the doctor stays up to date on all of the latest advancements in medicine and the health of women.

Job Outlook

As more women realize that they need to monitor their health, the gynecologist salary will remain steady as well as the employment outlook. People who enjoy working with others and want to see that people, especially women, take care of themselves would enjoy working as a gynecologist. The doctor can set their own hours based on how much they want to work during the week. They can have their own office or work in an office with other doctors. Those who want to be a gynecologist should also be able to communicate with their patients and have sympathy for some of the issues that the patient may have to deal with.