How long does it take to become an orthopedic doctor?

Question

I found lots of sites which say that becomming an orthopedic surgeon takes around 14 years. But I need to know how long will it take if I want to just become an orthopedic doctor and NOT a surgeon. Thanks for your help! =)

Answer 1

In the US, the orthopaedic doctor is the orthopaedic surgeon. They may not be in surgery all the time (like to consult with a patient), but that's why they specialized in the area.