family physician

noun

Synonyms of family physiciannext
: a doctor specializing in family practice

called also family doctor

Examples of family physician in a Sentence

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The statement describes her as a family physician and health officer for Wilson County and Fredonia. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026 In one survey, direct primary care practices grew from 3% to 9% of family physicians between 2022 and 2023. Clarissa Windham-Bradstock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Mara Gordon is a family physician in Camden, New Jersey, and NPR's Real Talk With A Doc columnist. Mara Gordon, NPR, 4 May 2026 Davis encourages patients to view their family physician as a partner in maintaining good health. NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for family physician

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of family physician was in 1796

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“Family physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20physician. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

family physician

noun
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: a doctor specializing in family practice

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