family doctor

noun

Definition of family doctornext
as in family physician

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Recent Examples of family doctor The family doctor doesn’t talk to the physical therapist. — Mehmet Oz, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026 His father, Taite, is an oral surgeon and his mother, Lindsey, is a family doctor. — John Wisely, Freep.com, 11 Mar. 2026 Reldan, an independent private-practice family doctor and college professor, offers appointments at her home office. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026 Retired family doctor Terence McCormally was heading to Arlington National Cemetery to join others walking across the Memorial Bridge that enters Washington directly in front of the Lincoln Memorial. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family doctor
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  1. family physician
  2. family practitioner
  3. doctor
  4. physician
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  • But the homes can’t have a doctor of their own on staff, and a family physician working for the state will be required to visit them once a month.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Stephanie McCullough is a family physician who completed an additional surgical OB fellowship.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of family physician
Noun
  • And so should a family practitioner who went to osteopathic school.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • The company will sell directly to potential customers, alongside clinicians and family practitioners.
    — Erin Brodwin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of family practitioner
Noun
  • Hughes says that miscarriage concerns are common for pregnant women and that doctors are constantly discussing risks and benefits with their patients.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Wray said doctors told the family that only about 20% of her son's brain is functioning.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • As a physician who sees patients who take GLP-1s on a regular basis, doctor-patient conversations around these drugs have shifted substantially.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The cast is led by Tolman, with Grier playing the grumpy emergency physician Ron.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of physician

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