General Information

Obstetricians and Gynecologists remain an extremely high demand profession in which women’s’ health issues and concerns are generally being targeted and diagnosed. They are often regarded as ‘OB/GYN’ physicians specialized in attending concerns related to the female organ system. More often than not, their care is directed in diagnosing the reproductive organs, cervical cancer, urinary tract infections, and hormone disorders. Pregnant women refer to these doctors throughout pregnancy for attending their needs: namely monitoring hormone levels, prescribing appropriate medication, and keeping up with fetus’ health. Obstetricians and gynecologists are educated in both roles and as such can practice medicine in either area. They either open private practices, work in hospitals or other medical facilities, they can also subspecialize in oncology, infertility, and adolescent reproductive health. 

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Financial Incentives

Due to the demanding nature of this specific occupational field , obstetrician/ gynecology specialists are among the top ranking in medicine in relation to salary earnings. Salaries differ with respect to the various acquired years of experience, various practicing locations, commitment hours, specialty skills, and overall reputation. The average annual salary is between $132,000 and $240,000, and this is highly attributed to the occupations scarcity. Aside from being granted supreme health insurance, obstetricians and gynecologists are generally endowed with various benefits such as sick leave, paid vacation, bonuses, social security and retirement plans, however those who are self employed and work in their own private practice must provide their own insurance and retirement plans. 





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