Who do surgeons usually marry?

Female physicians and surgeons are most likely to marry male or female physicians and surgeons. Male physicians and surgeons are most likely to marry female physicians and surgeons or male registered nurses.

Do men prefer a male doctor?

While fairly evenly split, many respondents reported preferring to see a physician of the same sex. This was particularly true for women, with 46 percent opting for a female physician and only 6 percent preferring a male doctor specifically (others had no preference or were unsure).