10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World

In this list, we have compiled the ten richest medical doctors in the world. Gone in the days when medicine was only a career that could only put food on your table.

Currently, doctors are really making it big, considering how they have eventually contributed to the growth of the society.

We’ve seen a couple of millionaire doctors but non of us could have ever imagine the profession could have grown so big to generate billions of dollars.

Today, we are into a little bit of a different thing. Let me say, a break from the norm. Before now, we have been trying to put up the topic on the richest medical doctors in the world, but due to the fact that we are yet to conclude on our research, we decided to keep it pending.

There is no more need to keep you waiting as the post is finally ready. Below are the richest medical doctors in the world.

The 10 richest medical doctors In the world

10. Dr Travis Stork

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr Travis Stork

Travis Lane Stork made the number 10 spot of the richest medical doctors in the world. Travis is an American emergency physician and television personality best known for appearing on The Bachelor and as the host of the syndicated daytime talk show The Doctors.He is also the host of the widely popular daytime talk show, The Doctors. Travis was nominated for an Emmy for his role in the TV show. Travis’s net worth is more than $8 million.

 

9. Dr Mehmet Oz

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr. Mehmet Oz

Dr Oz is no new name to reckon with.After five years as a health expert on the popular TV show “The Oprah Winfrey Show,”Dr Mehmet Oz gets 60 minutes of his week days to discuss health with viewers.

He is a perfect description of a health expert and has aired his first episode on the 14th of September,2009.You could actually keep your eyes glued to the screen when ever it is time for “The Dr. Oz Show.”

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He is well-known for providing unusual cures to common illnesses and medical problems. His medical advice has created quite a bit of controversy. Fortunately for the good doctor, controversy pays very well. Dr. Oz enjoys a net worth of approximately $14 million

8. Dr. David Drew Pinsky

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr. David Drew Pinsky

David Drew Pinsky is an American Celebrity Doctor who is a board certified internist,addiction medicine specialist and a media personality.Dr. Drew is best known for his call-in radio and television and shows, including the hugely popular “Loveline”.

He was born on the 4th of September,1958 an sits as one of the doctors valued to be extremely very rich.Married to
Susan Pinsky and currently has three children.Dr. Drew is worth around $20 million.

7. Dr. Terry Dubrow

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr. Terry Dubrow

Terry Dubrow is an American plastic surgeon and television personality. He became more famous for his work on The Swan and for co-hosting Botched with Paul Nassif.He has appeared on The Real Housewives of Orange County with his wife Heather Dubrow.

The charming doctor was born on the 1th of September 1958 in Los Ageles and has just a sibling.He has written several books and is still writing more.Terry Dubrow is worth approximately $30 million and growing every day.

6. Dr. Phillip C. McGraw

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr. Phillip C. McGraw

According to Wikipedia, Dr. Phillip C. McGraw’s show draws on his 25 years of experience in psychology, sociology and observation. Beginning his TV career as the resident expert on human behavior on Oprah Winfrey’s daily talk show, Dr. Phil continues to deal with real issues in his blunt style.

Philip has a net worth of approximately $280 million and started with appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

DrPhil uses the power of television to tell compelling stories about real people. The DrPhil show provides the most comprehensive forum on mental health.

5. Dr. Katie Rodan

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr. Katie Rodan

Katie Rodan is an American dermatologist, entrepreneur, and author. She is co-creator of the … In 2008, she was named a top doctor in the East Bay by Oakland Magazine.

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According to a report from Forbes, here are some interesting fact about Rodan:

  • Dermatologist Rodan co-created acne treatment Proactiv and launched skin-care company Rodan + Fields with longtime business partner Kathy Fields.
  • The pair invented Proactiv in 1990 and licensed the acne medication to infomercial company Guthy-Renker five years later.
  • The duo sold Rodan + Fields to Estée Lauder in 2003 and bought it back in 2007 and switched to a direct selling model.
  • Sales have since skyrocketed, up 60% from 2015 to $1 billion in 2016.
  • In April 2016, they sold their royalties to Proactiv to a joint venture between Guthy-Renker and Nestle, which markets the product.
  • She is said to have a networth of $320m dollars.
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4. Dr. Kathy Fields

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr Kathy Fields

While Katie holds the fifth spot, Kathy occupies the prestigious fourth position. Dr. Kathy Fields is a dermatologist in San Francisco, California and is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center.

She received her medical degree from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is one of 40 doctors at California Pacific Medical Center who specialize in Dermatology.

She is said to be worth $321m dollars. Although there are some reports that her network and that of Katie is same.

3. Dr. Wu Yiling

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr Wu Yiling

Wu Yiling is the son of a doctor and he practiced Chinese medicine for 11 years before he decided to found Yiling Pharmaceutical in 1992.He is actually a billionaire doctor and one can not but get excited at the level of success he has achieved over the years.

Wu Yiling practiced medicine for a good number of years before he was able to attain this height. He is also known to have founded a large Chinese pharmaceutical company that focuses on the development of herbal medicines. His herbal treatments have helped him amass a net worth of more than $1.7 billion.

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2. Dr. Thomas Frist, Jr.

10 Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr. Thomas Frist, Jr.

Dr. Thomas Frist has carved a niche for himself in the medical line. Raking billions of dollars from his profession has been one of his most valued achievement beside saving lives.

Dr. Frist is one of the richest doctors in the world. He is also the wealthiest person in the state of Tennessee, where he resides. Dr. Frist is the co-founder of Hospital Corporation of America, a hospital conglomerate that rakes in billions of dollars a year buying and selling hospitals.

He is said to be worth over $9billion dollars. We often refer to him as the “Billionaire Doctor.” Being a medical doctor is not an easy task, but it has been worth all the struggle since it pays off.

1. Dr. Patrick Soon Shiong

Richest Medical Doctors In The World
Dr. Patrick Soon Shiong

Doctor Patrick Soon Shiong made the number one spot on our list of the richest medical doctors in the world. Billionaire Doctor Patrick sits at the most important position on our list. He is currently the riches doctor and he is said to be worth over $12b.

Soon Shiong, a pioneering transplant surgeon, made his fortune developing the cancer drug Abraxane. In addition, he funds a number of philanthropic projects around the world.

Patrick is a South African-born American, Surgeon, Professor, researcher, entrepreneur, businessman and Philanthropist. He is the father of two and is married to Michele Chan.

Born on the 29th of Juky,1952 and attended University of Witwatersrand, University of California, Los Angeles, University of British Columbia.

There you have it, our list of the richest medical doctors in the world. Who should be on this list that is not? Hit us up on the comment section below.

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