A severe doctor shortage is coming. What can you do?
February 3, 2026

(MarketWatch) – There will be an estimated shortage of 40,000 primary-care doctors in 2036.
How many years have you been seeing the same primary care physician? Five years? Ten? Or maybe you don’t have one at all.
In today’s world, it’s almost quaint to maintain a stable doctor-patient relationship for more than a few years.
That’s because seasoned pros are retiring in droves, leaving a huge gap between supply and demand. The result is a worsening national shortage of internists and general practitioners. (Read More)