Medical Careers: Descriptions & Salaries
Careers in Medicine and more.
Allergist
Alternate Career Titles: Allergy and Immunology Specialist
Career Overview: An Allergist treats patients with a variety of allergy or immunological health issues
Career Salary Range: $195,774 to $322,315
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
Anesthesiologist
Alternate Career Titles: Anesthesia Specialist
Career Overview: Anesthesiologists prescribe and administer anesthesia to patients.
Career Salary Range: $146,310 to $392,890
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
Audiologist
Alternate Career Titles: Doctor of Audiology, AuD, Certified Audiologist
Career Overview: Audiologists assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients with hearing, balance or ear problems
Career Salary Range: $50,490 to $113,540
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Audiology Degree
Chiropractor
Alternate Career Titles: Chiropractic Doctor, Chiropractic Physician
Career Overview: Chiropractors are responsible for adjusting and manipulating patients to treat neuromusculoskeletal health issues.
Career Salary Range: $32,380 to $141,030
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Chiropractic
Family Physician
Alternate Career Titles: Family Practitioner, Family Doctor, Primary Care Provider
Career Overview: Family Physicians oversee general patient health and treat acute injuries, illnesses and other conditions
Career Salary Range: $73,240 to $250,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
Neonatologist
Alternate Career Titles: Neonatology Physician
Career Overview: A Neonatologist is a medical doctor trained to examine and treat high-risk newborns with complex issues
Career Salary Range: $160,000 to $310,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
Obstetrician
Alternate Career Titles: OB/GYN, OB-GYN, OBGYN
Career Overview: Obstetricians assess, diagnose, prevent and treat diseases and conditions in women, especially relating to the female reproductive system.
Career Salary Range: $82,570 to $400,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral Degree
Optometrist
Alternate Career Titles: Eye Doctor
Career Overview: Optometrists examine patients’ eyes and overall visual systems
Career Salary Range: $52,810 to $192,050
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral Degree in Optometry
Pediatrician
Alternate Career Titles: Paediatrician, General Pediatrician, Primary Care Pediatrician
Career Overview: Pediatricians provide healthcare to infants through adolescence
Career Salary Range: $84,770 to $220,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
Psychiatrist
Alternate Career Titles: Psychiatric Therapists
Career Overview: Psychiatrists seek to prevent, diagnose and treat mental conditions or disorders.
Career Salary Range: $61,330 to $328,150
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral Degree
Surgeon
Alternate Career Titles: General Surgeon, Operating Surgeon
Career Overview: Surgeons treat patients for injuries, diseases, illnesses and deformities through invasive, non-invasive or minimally invasive surgeries
Career Salary Range: $120,000 to $390,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
Toxicologist
Alternate Career Titles: Toxicology Specialist
Career Overview: Toxicologists use elements of science and medicine to assess and determine the harmful effects of chemicals
Career Salary Range: $35,000 to $60,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Toxicology
Urologist
Alternate Career Titles: Genitourinary Physician
Career Overview: Urologists are responsible for treating patients with genitourinary tract or adrenal gland health issues
Career Salary Range: $318,221 to $422,921
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree