title: Geographic distribution of general surgeons: comparisons across time and specialties.
authors.affiliation: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA.
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Neuwahl
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Ricketts
authors.forename: Kristie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D013502:General Surgery; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D013038:Specialization; D014481:United States