The distribution of physicians across the United States reveals significant disparities, with California leading the pack at nearly ******* active doctors as of January 2025. This concentration of medical professionals in populous states highlights the ongoing challenge of ensuring adequate healthcare access nationwide. The stark contrast between California's physician count and Wyoming's mere ***** doctors underscores the need for targeted efforts to address healthcare workforce shortages in less populated areas. Primary care and specialist distribution California's dominance in the medical field extends beyond overall physician numbers. The state leads in both primary care physicians and specialists, accounting for over ** percent of each category nationally. This concentration of medical expertise in California reflects broader trends, with New York and Texas following as the states with the highest numbers of active primary care physicians. The distribution of specialists also mirrors national patterns, with psychiatry, surgery, and anaesthesiology among the most common specialties. Physician burnout While the number of physicians continues to grow, physician burnout remains a significant issue. There are large variations in rates of burnout depending on a physician's gender and specialty. For example, burnout is disproportionally high among women, affecting ** percent of female physicians and ** percent of male physicians. Meanwhile, emergency medicine physicians reported the highest levels of burnout among specialists, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to support the individual needs of doctors depending on their different circumstances.

This statistic shows the total number of doctors of medicine in the United States from 1949 to 2015. In 1949, there were ******* doctors of medicine in the United States. Some 50 years later, the number was around **** times as high. In 2015, the exact number of doctors of medicine was *********.

As of May 2024, the number of primary care physicians in U.S. amounted to 527,164. In comparison, there were 582,296 specialist physicians that year, making a total of over 1.1 million professionally active physicians in the U.S.

As of 2021, roughly one in 14 active physicians in the United States were Hispanic (regardless of race). Asians were overrepresented, accounting for one in five physicians in the U.S., while Asians made up just seven percent of the total U.S. population.

As of April 2025, there were a total of 570,655 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 564,000 U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, the Midwest region offers the highest average physician compensation at 385,000 U.S. dollars annually. Interestingly, doctors in Northern 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.

Health professionals, especially primary care physicians, are in high demand in many parts of the U.S. Some areas are experiencing health professional shortages. This map shows the ratio of population to primary care physicians in the U.S. Areas in dark red show where there are less primary care physicians per person.The data comes from County Health Rankings, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, measure the health of nearly all counties in the nation and rank them within states. The layer used in the map comes from ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, and the full documentation for the layer can be found here.County data are suppressed if, for both years of available data, the population reported by agencies is less than 50% of the population reported in Census or less than 80% of agencies measuring crimes reported data.

Medical Doctors in the United States increased to 2.77 per 1000 people in 2019 from 2.74 per 1000 people in 2018. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Medical Doctors.

The average for 2020 based on 27 countries was 3.56 doctors per 1,000 people. The highest value was in Austria: 5.35 doctors per 1,000 people and the lowest value was in Brazil: 2.05 doctors per 1,000 people. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2024, around 38 percent of physicians in the United States were women. During that year, half of physicians in the District of Columbia were women, the highest share of female physicians in the country. On the other hand, Idaho had the lowest share of female physicians in the U.S.

As of 2025, the number of primary care physicians in the U.S. amounted to *******. In comparison, there were ******* specialist physicians that year, making a total of over *** million professionally active physicians in the U.S. Compared with the previous year, the number of PCPs have increased, while the number of specialists have decreased.

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The number of male physicians outnumbers 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.

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As of 2022, the number of licensed physicians in the United States and the District of Columbia amounted to ********* physicians. This included both Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. The number of licensed U.S. physicians has been steadily increasing since 2010.

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The world of pain management has seen substantial progress with the advent of telemedicine. The surge in its acceptance among healthcare professionals transforms traditional care practices by enhancing accessibility and patient engagement. However, keeping up with the rapidly evolving regulations in telemedicine is triggering considerable investment in technology to facilitate a seamless transition. To tackle the rampant opioid crisis, many physicians are now focusing on multidisciplinary holistic pain management strategies instead of individual treatment. The healthcare community is transitioning towards more responsible prescription practices and collaborating with addiction experts, thus respecting stricter guidelines in response to societal needs. Industry-wide revenue has been growing at an average annualized 0.8% over the past five years and is expected to total $44.5 billion in 2024, when revenue will rise by an estimated 0.7%. Adopting patient-centric care, aiming to empower patients and make them active participants in their healthcare journey, is becoming a norm in pain management. It promotes a healthcare system that considers patients' unique needs and shared decision-making processes. This shift transforms patient experiences with an increased focus on patient education, rapport-building and participation. Furthermore, the sector is increasingly integrating digital health tools and AI analytics in practices, paving the way for more individualized treatment plans. There's a robust growth in the investment for interoperable technologies that facilitate a comprehensive understanding of a patient's health. Lastly, the sector is transitioning towards value-based care models, prioritizing overall quality outcomes over conventional fee-for-service systems. Industry revenue is forecast to grow at an annualized 3.2% over the five years through 2029 to total $52.2 billion.

In 2021, in some specialties, female primary care physicians (PCPs) were more common than men. Geriatrics and pediatrics were specialties where PCPs were predominantly female in the United States. For instance, two-thirds of PCPs who specialized in pediatrics were women. On the other hand, just 41 percent of PCPs who specialized in internal medicine in the U.S. were female in 2021.

The statistic displays the number of people per active physician in the United States in 2021, based on specialty. In that year, there were ****** 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 ****** people per physician practicing interventional cardiology and about ***** people per pediatrician. Overall, there are *** people per physician of all specialties. There are also gross differences between practicing physicians based on specialty and both age group and gender. Nearly ** percent of physicians practicing neurological surgery are males, and a ** percent of physicians practicing obstetrics and gynecology are women. Overall, women make up about ** percent of all physicians. Some ** percent of physicians practicing internal medicine/pediatrics as well as ** percent of doctors practicing interventional cardiology were under the age of 55. More than **** of the doctors practicing geriatric medicine in the United States obtained their medical education internationally. This includes outside 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 2023, the total market for physician groups in the United States was estimated to be worth $271.47 billion. With a CAGR of 3.7% between 2023 and 2030, the market is projected to expand from $279.69 billion in 2023 to $360.49 billion. Market size, growth, share

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