Physician Doctor, Osteopathic

Physician Doctor, Osteopathic Job Description

Cardiothoracic surgeons are medical doctors or osteopathic doctors who are highly skilled surgeons specializing in surgical procedures involving the treatment of the heart, lungs and blood vessels.

Physician Doctor, Osteopathic Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Physician Doctor, Osteopathic is $140000 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $204257. The lowest salary reported was $50335. 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, Osteopathic is $69.62 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $101.57. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $25.03. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Physician Doctor, Osteopathic 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 $5000 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Physician Doctor, Osteopathic. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – n/a
Ohio – n/a
Washington – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Physician Doctor, Osteopathic. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
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This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Physician Doctor, Osteopathic from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $140000 while in 2007 it was just $129833.55

How To Become An Osteopathic Doctor

Doctors must go to medical school 8-10 years. After this training they are required to train another eight years if they want to become a cardiothoracic or osteopathic surgeon. This profession demands one of the longest and most difficult educations in the medical field. After all this training, if the doctor wishes to specialize in pediatrics and or heart transplants there is additional training. A cardiothoracic or osteopathic surgeon must expertly attune to all aspects of their medical field, probably more then any other specialty. They must know every crucial part of the anatomy of the heart, and the lungs, all of the blood vessels and arteries, pharmacology, or the effect of medications on the heart and lungs, biochemistry, medical ethics and pathology or lab particulars, to name just a few areas of expertise. Their residency will train them is diagnosing illnesses, and choosing the correct treatment to help the person onto the wellness road.

When the cardiothoracic surgeon has completed all of their training, they must be certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Then they must be certified in cardiothoracic surgery. They are also elected into The American College of Cardiology, earning their FACC after their title of M.D. or D.O. This designates them as Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. This surgeon can work out of their hospital, or if they choose they can set up a private practice where they can offer pre/post-surgical checkups and follow their patients into wellness.

Job Outlook

The need for good cardiothoracic or osteopathic surgeons in America is increasing every year. There is a continued need for these specialized surgeons in small populated cities, and rural areas.