family doctor

noun

1

: a doctor regularly consulted by a family

2

: family physician

Examples of family doctor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rural family doctors can and do still deliver babies in the absence of ob-gyns. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Asking them to lead your exit is like asking your family doctor to perform heart surgery. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Insurers pay family doctors the least and specialists the most, which explains the perpetual shortage of primary care providers. — Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026

In addition to getting yearly flu and Covid-19 shots, talk to your family doctor about other vaccines recommended based on your age, family history and other factors. — NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for family doctor

• auctor
• proctor

Medical Definition

family doctor

noun

1

: a doctor regularly consulted by a family in time of medical need

2

: family physician sense 2