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  • Surgical Workforce Studies

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  • National projections indicate a future shortage of plastic surgeons.
  • Current geographic distribution of plastic surgeons in the US is not well-defined.
  • This study addresses potential regional disparities in plastic surgeon availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To map the current geographic distribution of plastic surgeons nationwide.
  • To identify areas with limited access to plastic surgery services.
  • To analyze population characteristics associated with plastic surgeon density.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 2013-2014 Area Health Resource File data.
  • Estimated plastic surgeon numbers at the Health Service Area (HSA) level for 2010 and 2012.
  • Calculated plastic surgeon density per 100,000 population and compared HSA characteristics.

Main Results:

  • In 2012, the US had approximately 7600 plastic surgeons (2.42/100,000 population).
  • Over 25 million individuals resided in HSAs lacking any plastic surgeons.
  • HSAs with higher plastic surgeon density were more urban, younger, and had a higher female population.

Conclusions:

  • Plastic surgeons exhibit asymmetrical geographic distribution in the US.
  • Significant populations lack direct access to plastic surgery due to location.
  • The current distribution negatively impacts older and rural demographics, exacerbating healthcare access issues.