Richest Doctors in the World

2. Thomas Frist

Net worth: $7 billion

The man who launched his career as an air force surgeon quickly discovered that there was a much bigger world waiting to be conquered by him. He formed a hospital conglomerate with his father and now makes over $29 billion a year by purchasing and selling medical institutions. But it’s not all money with Thomas Frist, as his achievements earned him a spot in the Healthcare Hall of Fame and a United Way Lifetime Achievement Award.