Cardiologist vs Surgeon

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Pay

Cardiologist

$500,500 typical, a year

Most Cardiologists earn $344,300 to $600,000 a year.

From 240 postings that list pay

1,366 open jobs now

Cardiologist salaries Cardiologist jobs

Surgeon

$375,000 typical, a year

Most Surgeons earn $350,000 to $550,000 a year.

From 497 postings that list pay

1,858 open jobs now

Surgeon salaries Surgeon jobs

Cardiologists typically earn about $125,500 more a year than Surgeons.

What each one does

Cardiologist

  • Provide outpatient cardiology consultations and follow-up care.
  • Perform inpatient cardiology rounds and manage patient census.
  • Interpret diagnostic tests such as echocardiography and stress tests.
  • Collaborate with other doctors and medical staff for patient care.
  • Document patient encounters and maintain accurate medical records.
  • Manage general cardiovascular disease and refer to specialists as needed.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Surgeon

  • Perform surgical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.
  • Evaluate patients to diagnose medical conditions and determine treatment plans.
  • Order diagnostic tests such as blood work and imaging to support diagnosis.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing surgery.
  • Document patient medical records and treatment plans accurately and timely.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Cardiologist

Asked for in both

  • Board Certified 4 in 10 postings
  • Medical License 2 in 10 postings

More common in Cardiologist postings

  • Non-invasive Cardiology 3 in 10 postings
  • Cardiovascular Imaging 2 in 10 postings
  • Cardiology 2 in 10 postings
  • Electrophysiology 2 in 10 postings
  • Cardiac Procedures 2 in 10 postings
  • Inpatient Cardiology 1 in 10 postings
  • Electrocardiography (EKG) 1 in 10 postings
  • Cath Lab 1 in 10 postings

Surgeon

Asked for in both

  • Board Certified 3 in 10 postings
  • Medical License 5 in 10 postings

More common in Surgeon postings

  • Wound Care 2 in 10 postings
  • Orthopedic Surgery 2 in 10 postings
  • DEA License 2 in 10 postings
  • Surgery 1 in 10 postings
  • Post-Acute 1 in 10 postings
  • Orthopedic 1 in 10 postings
  • Family Medicine 1 in 10 postings
  • Plastic Surgery 1 in 15 postings

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