The 15 Richest Doctors In The World

Everyone knows that doctors make a great deal of money. It is the profession that takes a lot of hard work and education, but in the end it pays off for most people. For these doctors, it really paid off. These are the richest doctors in the world.

1. Patrick Soon-Shiong: $12.5 billion

Patrick Soon-Shiong is an American surgeon. He made his billions through revolutionizing the treatment of cancer with the first FDA-approved protein nanoparticle delivery for the treatment of breast cancer. The drug, called Abraxane, is now available in 40 countries and is being tested for its use with other cancers. Patrick co-holds 140 patents and has 440 patent applications worldwide. He has founded and sold two multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical companies.