Top 10 States With Rising Demand for Physicians

To identify states experiencing increasing demand for physicians due to various factors including population growth and physician shortages.

Florida could face a shortage of nearly 18,000 physicians by 2035.
Texas is projected to have ongoing physician shortages through 2036, particularly in primary care specialties.
North Carolina is experiencing intensified concerns about primary care access due to population growth.
Georgia is projected to be short over 8,000 physicians by 2030, with most counties designated as health professional shortage areas.
Arizona is expected to have a shortage of over 8,250 physicians, including a significant shortage of primary care physicians.
Nevada needs an additional 2,450 physicians to match the national physician-per-population rate.
Tennessee is projected to face a shortage of nearly 3,900 physicians by 2035.
South Carolina's physician-to-patient ratio is 23% below the national average.

The analysis is based on projections and may not account for all variables affecting physician supply.
Data may vary based on the methodologies used in different state workforce reports.