As of January 2025, there were a total of 566,723 specialty physicians active in the United States. Of these, most were specialized in emergency medicine. Physician compensation Significant pay variations exist across specialties and regions, with orthopedic doctors and surgeons command the highest average annual salaries at 558,000 U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, the West North Central area offers the highest average physician compensation at 404,000 U.S. dollars annually. This region's higher pay likely stems from lower physician density in rural areas, creating less competition. Interestingly, doctors in Northeastern and Southwestern parts of the United States tend to earn less than their counterparts in other regions. Burnout among physicians Despite high salaries, U.S. physicians face high workload and stress in the workplace. Nearly half of surveyed doctors reported feeling burnout, with higher burnout rates among female doctors, younger physicians, and those in primary care compared to their counterparts. More effort to combat burnout is needed in the healthcare system. Increasing compensation was cited by physicians as the top measure to alleviate burnout, followed by adding support staff and offering more flexible schedules.

The number of male physicians outnumber female physicians in the U.S. in most specialties. The only major exceptions are found in pediatrics, child and adolescent psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, although female physicians do slightly outnumber males in a few other specialties. As of 2021, there were around 68,400 male family medicine/general practice physicians compared to 50,000 women in this specialty.

Physicians in the U.S.

Both the number of doctors and rate of doctors in the U.S. have increased over the years. As of 2021, there were around 946,800 active doctors of medicine in the U.S. This was around 29.9 physicians per 10,000 civilian population. In 1995, this rate stood at 24.2 physicians per 10,000 population.

Physicians by state

The states with the highest overall number of active physicians are California, New York, Texas, and Florida. However, the states with the highest rate of physicians per 10,000 civilian population include Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maryland. The District of Columbia has the highest rate of physicians by a large margin, with around 74.6 physicians per 10,000 population. The state with the highest annual compensation for physicians is Oklahoma, where physicians earn an annual average of 337,000 dollars.

The statistic displays the distribution of active physicians in the United States in 2021, based on specialty and gender. About 80 percent of physicians specializing in pain medicine and pain management are male and 20 percent are female. The largest number of active physicians are among primary care specialties such as internal medicine and general practice.

The states with the most number of active physicians include California, New York, Texas, and Florida. California currently has the most number of active physicians of any U.S. state, with around 122963 physicians. In California, the specialties with the most physicians are psychiatry, emergency medicine, and anaesthesiology. Specialty areas In general, the most common specialty areas for physicians in the U.S. are emergency medicine, psychiatry, surgery, and anaesthesiology. As of 2024, there were around 58,900 psychiatrists in the U.S. Concerning the gender distribution of specialty physicians, males out number females in almost every specialty, with exceptions found in mainly in various pediatric disciplines, and obstetrics and gynecology. Compensation The specialty areas with the highest average annual compensation are plastic surgery, orthopedics, and cardiology. As of 2024, a physician in orthopedics earned an average of 558,000 U.S. dollars per year. Male physicians still earn more than their female counterparts in both primary care and specialty settings. This difference is especially large in specialty settings, where male physicians earn more than 100,000 dollars more per year than female physicians.

The statistic displays the distribution of active physicians in the United States in 2021, based on specialty and age group. Over 68 percent of physicians specializing in pain medicine and pain management were under 55 years of age.

The statistic displays the number of people per active physician in the United States in 2021, based on specialty. In that year there were 52,335 people per physician specializing in pain medicine and pain management. The largest number of active physicians are among primary care specialties such as internal medicine and general practice.

Active physician in the U.S.

Both federal and nonfederal physicians licensed by a state and working at least 20 hours a week are considered active. There is a large variety among practicing physicians in the United States based on specialties. In 2019, there were about 75,206 people per physician practicing interventional cardiology and about 1,429 people per pediatrician. Overall, there are 353 people per physician of all specialties.

There are also gross differences between practicing physicians based on specialty and both age group and gender. Nearly 92 percent of physicians practicing neurological surgery are males, and a 57 percent of physicians practicing obstetrics and gynecology are women. Overall, women make up about 35 percent of all physicians. Some 91 percent of physicians practicing internal medicine/pediatrics as well as 88 percent of doctors practicing interventional cardiology were under the age of 55.

More than half of the doctors practicing geriatric medicine in the United States obtained their medical education internationally. This includes outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. To be able to practice in the United States, these doctors must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduate and complete a residency within the United States.

In the United States, there were roughly 268 thousand primary care physicians (PCPs) actively working in 2021. Most PCPs were either specialized in family medicine or internal medicine. The third most common specialty for primary care physicians in the United States was pediatrics.

As of January 2025, California was the U.S. state with the highest number of active specialist physicians, reporting just over 63 thousand specialist doctors. Of the total 567 thousand specialist physicians in the U.S. in total, California accounted for around 11 percent.

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The statistic displays the number of active physicians in the United States that were practicing in the same state where they graduated medical education in 2021, based on specialty. There were approximately 2,509 active physicians specializing in pain medicine and pain management who were practicing in the same state where they received their medical education. The largest number of active physicians are among primary care specialties such as internal medicine and general practice.

The statistic displays the percent change in the number of active physicians in the United States from 2016 to 2021, based on specialty. During this time, there was a 25.4 percent increase in the number of physicians specializing in pain medicine and pain management.

The statistic displays the number of physicians in the United States that are international medical graduates in 2021, based on specialty. There were 1,631 active physicians specializing in pain medicine and pain management who were international medical graduates.

Europe Surgical Wound Care Market size was valued at USD 129.36 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 157.62 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.83% from 2025 to 2032.

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The U.S. and Europe surgical wound care market is driven by several key factors that contribute to its growth and development. The increasing number of surgical procedures being performed in these regions is a significant driver. With the rise in chronic diseases, an aging population, and advancements in surgical techniques, the demand for surgical interventions has significantly increased. Healthcare-associated infections can significantly influence patient outcomes and increase healthcare costs. Therefore, there is a heightened focus on implementing stringent infection control measures, including proper surgical wound care protocols. This drives the demand for advanced wound care products that help minimize the risk of surgical site infections and promote faster healing. Healthcare providers are recognizing the impact of optimal wound management on patient recovery and are actively seeking innovative products and solutions.

As of May 2024, the states with the highest number of active primary care physicians (PCPs) were California, New York, and Texas. As of that time, of the 527,164 PCPs in the United States, over 11 percent were in the state of California. Physicians by specialty In the United States, the specialties with the highest number of active physicians include psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesiology. The most popular physician specialties in the state of California mirror this national trend. In 2024, California had over 7,890 psychiatrists and 5,620 surgeons. Physician burn-out Although being a physician can be a rewarding and lucrative profession, physicians often feel stressed and burned-out. In 2024, a survey of physicians in the U.S. found that 56 percent of female and 44 percent of male physicians felt burned out. The specialty that was most likely to express feeling burned out was by far emergency medicine.

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According to a 2023 survey, 62 percent of Ob/Gyns were female, the specialty with the highest share of female doctors in the U.S., followed by pediatrics. On the other hand, the medical specialties with the lowest share of female physicians were Orthopedics, Urology, and Cardiology.

As of May 2024, there were a total of 15,527 active specialty physicians in the U.S. state of Georgia. This included some 1,355 psychiatrists and 639 oncologists.

As of May 2024, there were a total of 65,752 active specialty physicians in California. This included some 7,895 psychiatrists and 2,257 oncologists.

The statistic displays the number of active physicians in the United States with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree in 2021, based on specialty. There were approximately 623 active physicians specializing in pain medicine and pain management with a D.O. degree.

This statistic shows the number of U.S. physicians with sexual-misconduct-related reports between January 2003 and December 2017, by physician specialty. During this time, family medicine/general practice physicians had the highest number of sexual-misconduct-related reports when compared to other specialists.