Career Overview
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
Alternate Job Titles
- APP (Advanced Practice Provider)
- Cardiac Specialist
- Cardiologist
- Cardiology Non-Invasive Physician
- Cardiology Physician
- DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician)
- Electrophysiology Cardiologist
- General Cardiologist
- Heart Failure Cardiologist
- Interventional Cardiologist
- Interventional Cardiology Physician
- Invasive Cardiologist
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Non-Invasive Cardiologist
- Noninvasive Cardiologist
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $119,970 |
| Median | >$239,200 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | >$239,200 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 18,020
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.