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Scalpel, Sutures, and Separation Notices

National survey data reveal male and White surgeons at greatest risk for marital dissolution

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  • Kerri Miller

  • January 6, 2026

  • 4 min

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    Surgeons have a 21% divorce rate, higher than the 18% rate among nonsurgeon physicians, according to a study analyzing over 68,000 physicians.

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    The odds of divorce for surgeons are 1.16 times greater than for nonsurgeon physicians, with male and White surgeons facing higher risks.

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    Divorce risk among physicians increases with age, with those aged 65 and older having 5.4 times the odds of divorce compared to those under 35.

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    Parenthood and higher income are associated with lower divorce odds, while emotional exhaustion and demanding schedules affect surgeons' relationships.

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    The study suggests interventions like flexible scheduling and improved mental health services to address the unique challenges faced by surgeons.

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Scalpel, Sutures, and Separation Notices

  • by Kerri Miller

  • January 6, 2026

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