"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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That must have been before universal health care (in most rich
countries)
and HMOs + sky-high malpractice insurance premiums (in the U.S.).

Various resources on the 'net list a physician's average income as ranging
anywhere from $129K to $255K annually.

A physician in general/family practice?

How about surgeons or specialists (I know OB/GYN practitioners make a lot
but pay a mint in insurance).

I think they can probably eke a Bonanza or Cirrus payment out of that each
month.

They don't say, "Hey, it ain't brain surgery!" for nuthin'.