Synonyms of physician

physician

noun

fə-ˈzi-shən 

as in doctor

a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders

you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doctor
• nurse
• doc
• medic
• specialist
• surgeon
• medico
• paramedic
• sawbones
• clinician
• internist
• croaker
• pediatrician
• obstetrician
• gynecologist
• radiologist
• neurologist
• pathologist
• ophthalmologist
• urologist
• anesthesiologist
• dermatologist
• podiatrist
• orthopedist
• resident
• family physician
• physiatrist
• attending
• hospitalist
• family doctor
• family practitioner
• nurse-practitioner
• ob-gyn
• plastic surgeon
• general practitioner
• physiotherapist
• EMT
• physical therapist
• intern
• aidman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonphysician
• nondoctor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of physician

And if a physician or another advanced provider certifies a miscarriage, parents may request a miscarriage certificate. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

The dog had been adopted by Nativo’s former neighbor, a physician listed on the nonprofit’s website as a member of its advisory council. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

During Thursday's protest, hundreds of resident physicians and fellows demanded negotiators return to the bargaining table. — Payton May, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

The physician referred him to a neurologist who noted cognitive impairment, possibly due to exposure to multiple toxins at the Hanford Site. — Lizz Giordano, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026