Ronald Lynch Prof Urologic Oncology, Director LeFrak Center Robotic Surgery, Vice Chair Clinical Research
Manhattan, NY
Joined October 2013
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The Novick lecture and symmetry between prostates and kidneys by awardee Mani Menon @WCMUrology @ClevelandClinic
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An opinion piece published by two Columbia University students questioning the “Cornell 7” case has sparked an uproar on campus—reigniting debates around free speech at elite universities. on.wsj.com/4ic0sbp
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Doctors haven't gotten a raise from Medicare since 1992. They've gotten a 55% pay cut. 📉
In 1992 Medicare paid $31.00 per unit of physician work. In 2026 it pays $33.40. If it had just kept up with inflation, it would be about $74.
Same work. Less than half the buying power.
Meanwhile your mortgage, your student loans, and your kids' tuition kept up with inflation just fine.
You can't control what Medicare pays you. You can control what you do with what's left.
What's your specialty? 👇
Hit follow to learn the personal finance topics you wish you learned in med school.
Sources: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor history (AMA/CMS); 2026 = non-APM conversion factor. Inflation adjustment uses BLS CPI-U (1992 annual average → Aug 2026).
#physicianfinance #moneymeetsmedicine #medicare #doctorpay #physicianburnout
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Employed surgeons get told "your collections don't cover your salary."
Then why does the hospital keep recruiting you?
Your cases fill their OR. That facility fee just never shows up on your line.
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It takes decades to build the momentum in science — now is the time — at the pioneering edge of almost every scientific field — to sustain it!! @MGBResearchNews #NumberOne 🧠 🔬 🧫 🧬
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Physician compensation versus lifestyle balance (a composite index by Marit that accounts for weekly hours, long shift or after-hours work, call burden, and vacation weeks) by major specialty
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Why are medicine and the patient experience deteriorating?
1👉Loss of physician autonomy
2👉Unpaid administrative burden
3👉Theft of services
4👉Erosion of patient trust
5👉Declining reimbursement
6👉Corporate consolidation
What am I missing?
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Think about this:
- A top NY Corporate Lawyer charges $2800/hr.
- A top NY metro area general surgeon makes $173/hr
Society wants to cut the salary or the surgeon because they make too much money.
Can Artificial Intelligence Learn the Art of Surgery? nytimes.com/2026/10/07/world… via @NYTimes
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Opportunity to join our dynamic urologic oncology team at NJ's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center @RutgersCancer @rwjurology #UroSoMe @UroOnc @UroAcademic @AmerUrological @SUO_YUO @NYSAUA @MidAtlanticAUA @NCSAUA @SES_AUA @auawest Learn more:
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Suicide was the most common cause of death among US surgical residents and accounted for nearly half of deaths in 2015–2021: Mortality and US Surgical Residents, 2000-2021 ovid.com/10.1097/XCS.0000000…
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New #NationalInstitutesOfHealth awards to surgeon-scientists declined in 2025, driven mainly by fewer new R01 awards, while K awards remained stable. ja.ma/4ypJKw8
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Don't forget to submit your abstract for #NARUS2027!
Submitted abstracts will be considered for presentation at the #NARUS 2027 Annual Meeting in January.
Early Decision: Monday, October 5 - less than 1 week left!
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