Urologists

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for all physicians and surgeons is expected to grow by 4 percent, about as fast as the average for all occupations, through 2033. Employment prospects for urologists are good. The demographics of American society illustrate that the growth in the aging population will increase demand for services that cater, in large part, to them. With baby boomers aging, the need for qualified urologists will continue to grow. Employment growth is also expected for urologists and other physicians as more people have access to health insurance.

According to a February 10, 2025, Urology Times article, a significant mismatch existed between the number of practicing urologists and patients needing care during the mid-2020s. As the population continues to age, this problem could become more pronounced, resulting in limited access and longer wait times. The article indicated that, because demand is extremely high, recruitment and retention are challenging for practices.

“This also gets worse when you look at the retirement of urologists,” wrote Arpeet Shah, MD. “The average age of a practicing urologist is in the upper 50s. We're not training enough urologists to fill the gaps that are coming with the increased retirements. As a result, we have many practices exploring different ways to optimize team-based care, [such as] leveraging APPs [advanced practice providers] to help meet patient and practice needs.”