Question: are orthopedic surgeons in demand?
Answer: There are 35,000 orthopedic surgeons in US, but specialty remains in-demand. Orthopedic issues are the most common reason U.S. patients seek medical care, according to a Definitive Healthcare report. ... According to a Merritt Hawkins report, orthopedics is the 10th most in-demand specialty in the U.S.