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    • General Internal Medicine Physicians

    Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

    Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    Orthodontists

    Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    Family Medicine Physicians

    Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

    Emergency Medicine Physicians

    Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Not available

    Cardiologists

    Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Not available

    Dermatologists

    Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

    Anesthesiologists

    Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training

    Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Doctoral degree

    Neurologists

    Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.

    • Average Salary:$208,000
    • Most Common Education:Post-doctoral training