orthopedist

noun

or·​tho·​pe·​dist ˌȯr-thə-ˈpē-dist 

plural orthopedists

: a specialist in orthopedics : a doctor who specializes in the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures

An orthopedist treated her knee injury.

Examples of orthopedist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Frances Dalton of Escondido said Kaiser was able to keep her appointment with one of its orthopedists during the strike. —Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026

That was a matter of the quirkiness of the knee, according to orthopedists. —Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026

Experts stress that there are surgical options a pediatric orthopedist may discuss with you if necessary. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026

This dream came to life on Maxine's sixth birthday with Little Chonk, a dog bag line carefully crafted with input from veterinarians and orthopedists. —Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

orthopedist

noun

or·​tho·​pe·​dist

ˌȯr-thə-ˈpēd-əst

: a physician who specializes in orthopedics

Medical Definition

orthopedist

noun

or·​tho·​pe·​dist

variants or chiefly British orthopaedist

-ˈpēd-əst 

: a specialist in orthopedics