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The nonmetropolitan plastic surgeon.

W D Morain, L Parker

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Plastic surgeons in nonmetropolitan areas find professional success and personal satisfaction. Marketplace factors significantly influence their practice location choices, despite common practice challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Rural Health
    • Surgical Practice Management

    Background:

    • Understanding the practice patterns and motivations of plastic surgeons outside major metropolitan centers is crucial for healthcare planning.
    • Nonmetropolitan areas present unique challenges and opportunities for specialized medical practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the practice characteristics, motivations, and satisfaction levels of plastic surgeons in nonmetropolitan settings.
    • To identify the key factors influencing the choice of rural or suburban practice locations for plastic surgeons.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire survey was administered to 54 board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeons.
    • The survey focused on practice location, scope of practice, professional workload, personal satisfaction, and encountered challenges.

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    Main Results:

    • Marketplace forces were identified as significant drivers for selecting nonmetropolitan practice locations.
    • Practitioners reported a broad spectrum of plastic surgical procedures in their practice.
    • The surveyed surgeons generally reported being professionally busy and personally content.

    Conclusions:

    • Plastic surgeons in nonmetropolitan areas are often engaged in diverse practice scopes and experience high levels of professional activity and personal satisfaction.
    • While marketplace dynamics play a key role in location decisions, specific challenges are characteristic of this practice style.