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Sometimes called a cardiothoracic surgeon or a general thoracic surgeon, this specialty gets its name from the Greek word for chest. As the name suggests, cardiothoracic surgeons specialize in surgeries on most organs and tissues found in the chest.

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for permanent Cardiothoracic Surgery jobs, was $752k per year. The highest-paying position in the past year reached $1.1m annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

A cardiothoracic surgeon treats people with diseases or injuries in their chest. They diagnose them and discuss treatment options, do the surgery and follow up with people after theyʼve had surgery.

Cardiovascular surgery, also known heart surgery is a stressful profession where surgical skills and experience can make the difference between life and death for the cardiac patient.

By Joseph I. Miller Jr., MD 1. An excellent technical surgeon with good judgment. 2. A detailed knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology. 3. An excellent teacher and have knowledge of cardiothoracic surgical education. 4. An excellent radiologist. 5. Have knowledge of healthcare economics. 6. 7. 8.

The training to become a cardiothoracic surgeon is lengthy (on average 7 to 10 years after graduating medical school) and rigorous. Workforce studies have shown that the median age of a practicing CT surgeon in North America is 55 years.

Before surgery, youʼll receive a general anesthetic that will put you to sleep so you wonʼt feel any pain. Youʼll also receive a breathing tube and a bladder catheter. Open heart surgery typically takes three to five hours.