Best Medical Specialties in terms of Income

Cardiology

Cardiology is considered one of the best specialties according to the high wages that doctors in this specialty receive, as the average annual wage for a cardiologist is approximately $418,000 to $537,000, and cardiologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders related to the heart and blood circulation.

Radiology

Radiology is the specialty that uses medical imaging technology to diagnose and sometimes treat medical conditions. Radiologists earn an average of $473,000 per year, and interventional radiologists who have completed additional training earn more than $559,000 per year.

Oncology

Oncologists who treat solid tumors with radiation therapy earn an average of $529,000, while oncologists who treat cancers with chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, and other methods earn an average of $465,089.

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists earn an average of $529,000. This specialty focuses on the health of the digestive system and treats disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and hepatitis. Gastrointestinal diseases are diagnosed in both men and women using endoscopic procedures. In some cases, gastroenterologists work with a gastrointestinal surgeon.

Cardiac Surgeons

Cardiothoracic surgeons earn around $590,000, and this specialty is concerned with performing heart surgeries to correct life-threatening conditions. Heart surgery can be open or minimally invasive, depending on the patient's condition.

Orthopedic Surgeons

Orthopedic surgeons' salaries vary; pediatric orthopedics earn around $554,000, and more than $800,000 for spine surgery. This specialty is concerned with trying to correct problems that arise in the skeleton, ligaments, and tendons, and may also include treating some nervous system problems that may arise from a spinal injury.

Plastic Surgery

The average salary of plastic surgeons is approximately $270,000. Plastic surgery is concerned with the functional, structural, and aesthetic restoration of all types of defects and deformities in the human body. The principle of this surgery is to preserve blood vessels, promote wound healing, and replace tissues with other similar tissues.