Understanding: How many patients should a doctor see per hour?
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According to research from Physician Side Gigs, the average number of patients a doctor sees per hour varies dramatically by specialty, ranging from just one patient for a hospice physician to over five for an ophthalmologist or radiologist. This wide range highlights the complexity of determining an optimal number for the question of how many patients should a doctor see per hour, as it depends on specialty, practice setting, and patient needs.
