Otolaryngologist – U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy · Bethesda, MD
Posted June 21, 2026
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, US, 20889
Total Compensation: $256,883 – $308,461
As an active-duty Navy Medical Corps Officer, you'll practice at the highest level, diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries for a range of ENT conditions, and be part of a mission that supports national security.
Key Responsibilities
You'll provide specialized care for service members with conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures. Your role will include diagnosing and treating hearing loss, sinus disorders, throat conditions, and facial injuries. You will also handle emergency cases, offer preventive care, and support rehabilitation efforts for chronic or acute ENT issues, ensuring the operational readiness of the force both at home and abroad.
Potential Location
- San Diego, CA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Bethesda, MD
What You Get
- $400,000 Accession Bonus
- $60,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
- $8,000 Board Certification Pay
- CME Allowance/Reimbursement
- Exceptional Benefits – Including retirement, 30 days PTO, and more
- 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave (plus convalescent leave as needed)
- Generous Housing Options – Free or subsidized housing on base, or tax free housing allowance
- Forever GI Bill – 36 months of full tuition, housing, and a $1,000 book stipend for you or your dependents
- State-of-the-Art Facilities and excellent support staff
- No Billing Headaches – All patient care is covered
Potential Practice Locations
- San Diego, California
- Portsmouth, Virginia
- Bethesda, Maryland
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited institution (or ECFMG certified)
- Board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology (or in final year of residency)
- Completion of an ACGME accredited Otolaryngology residency (or in final year)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Age 21 – 57 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)
Employer
U.S. Navy
Becoming a doctor is one of the most challenging paths you can choose for yourself. You have to want it, and to know why you want it: to help people, to heal sickness and cure disease, to solve medical mysteries and make scientific discoveries. The reasons for becoming a doctor are noble, but there are plenty of distractions once you hit the real world.
Running your own office means watching insurance reimbursement rates dwindle while exorbitant malpractice insurance premiums skyrocket, all while dealing with healthcare industry red tape and staffing. But as a Navy Physician, all those nuisances are handled for you—from cutting through the red tape to covering the expenses—so you can focus on what really matters: treating the Sailors and Marines who keep our country safe and the families who support them.
Navy Physicians also:
- Earn excellent compensation in an established, thriving practice
- Experience manageable patient ratios for high-quality, one-on-one care
- Receive hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that leaves more time for family and personal pursuits
Officers in the Navy Medical Corps are afforded the opportunity to attend the medical school of their choice and graduate debt-free through our scholarship and loan repayment programs. From a sign-on bonus of up to $800,000, and up to 100% tuition coverage, to a generous housing allowance, the education opportunities and financial rewards stack high for those pursuing a career as a Navy Physician. When you choose to invest your skills in the Navy, we invest in your future.