Orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat injuries and issues with the musculoskeletal system, including infections, bone and joint issues, degeneration, sports injuries and broken bones. While some orthopedic doctors treat minor injuries and issues, others perform surgeries like hip and knee replacements and salaries vary for these services. Orthopedic surgeons are among the most well-paid medical […]

Mohs surgeons perform micrographic procedures on skin cancer patients. This entails removal of cancerous tissues from the skin, followed by analysis, and then further removal or cleaning and closing the wound. While this form of surgery had its genesis in the mid-1960s, it has become increasingly popular for its effectiveness and ability to avoid major […]

It is not surprising that pediatric surgeons are some of the most highly paid healthcare professionals around, with salaries in the United States exceeding $214,000 a year. General surgeon salaries tend to be high in general, and as a surgeon further specializes, salaries tend to go up as well. A Canadian pediatric surgeon salary is almost […]

The transfer of an organ from one human to another is the basic definition of transplant surgery. Patients undergoing these procedures often face life-threatening or otherwise serious diseases as a result of the failing organs that need replacement. Transplant surgeons perform these services and, with the skills and knowledge involved, rank high among medical specialists. […]

Pediatric neurosurgeons perform intricate procedures and other treatments on young patients facing brain damage, developmental challenges, cerebral palsy and other disorders of the brain and nervous system. Few major salary sites contain earnings specific to pediatric neurosurgeons. Instead, earnings figures for neurosurgeons afford a fair guide to the pay of pediatric surgeons. In the United […]

Neonatal surgery specializes and procedures for patients ranging from birth to four months. Often, specialist performing neonatal surgery actually received the classification of pediatric surgeons. As a result, salary listing services normally do not or may not have separate information for neonatal surgeons. However, neonatal surgeon salary information may prove comparable. For neonatal and other […]

Colorectal surgery addresses disorders involving the areas of the lower digestive tract, such as the rectum, colon, and anus. These surgeons treat conditions such as cancer in these areas of the body. In certain countries, colorectal surgeons are classified as general surgeons and might perform other types of surgeries. In the United States, colorectal surgeons […]

Retinal surgery traits a variety of eye problems involving the retina. These may include macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and eye cancers. These specialists often handle very delicate and intricate areas of the eye. Few salary reporting services specifically state pay for retinal surgeons. Where salary information specific to retina specialists are not available, the pay […]

General surgeons are among the most highly compensated healthcare providers in the English-speaking world. Salaries average $258,000 in the United States, with that number reaching as high as C$400,000 in Canada. In New Zealand, a general surgeon salary can be as much as NZ$600,000 a year. In short, it is an incredible earning opportunity. However, […]