as in physician
a medical professional who specializes in obstetrics
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Recent Examples of obstetrician
Art enthusiasts Hans Ottinot, a prominent Broward attorney, and Nelson Adams, a Miami obstetrician associated with Jackson Memorial, are central to the museum’s dream team.
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Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
With a high tolerance for pain and reassurance from her obstetrician in Kentucky, Carter pushed forward and decided to still go on the trip, but the long car ride was challenging for her.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Her obstetrician began looking for signs that her baby was in danger, such as fluid buildup or reduced blood flow to the brain or the baby was becoming anemic.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
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Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
With a high tolerance for pain and reassurance from her obstetrician in Kentucky, Carter pushed forward and decided to still go on the trip, but the long car ride was challenging for her.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Her obstetrician began looking for signs that her baby was in danger, such as fluid buildup or reduced blood flow to the brain or the baby was becoming anemic.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstetrician
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Viktoria Koskenoja, an emergency medicine physician, knocked on the door then greeted her warmly, pulling up a stool across from her.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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Salvador Plasencia, a former physician who supplied ketamine to Perry in the weeks leading up to his death was sentenced to serve 30 months — about two and a half years — in prison.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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So far, he's picked up and dropped off about ten people, taking them to anything from doctor's appointments to haircuts.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In simpler language, doctors located the arteries feeding the prostate gland using dye injected into the blood, then partially blocked the blood flow to diminish the prostate.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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In an ironic twist, the American president became the regime’s midwife, forcing the old order to mutate and reinvent itself.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gloria Endreo, an MSF midwife, said the team saw an average of 10 to 15 women daily, with most of them coming after the initial 72 hours, which are considered a critical period for treating injuries and trauma, avoiding infections and preventing unwanted pregnancies.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Midwives say physician agreements create barriers Sixteen states require some form of collaborative agreement with a physician for a nurse-midwife to practice.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Centering model The Centering model was started about 30 years ago by a nurse-midwife who wanted to provide better prenatal care and reduce provider burnout.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bleeding through a tampon or pad in less than 1 hour, passing large clots, or requiring blood transfusions should prompt discussion with your gynecologist or primary care physician, ACOG advises.—
Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, my primary care doctor and gynecologist suggested my symptoms — brain fog, fatigue and cognitive changes — were caused by menopause.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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My gender-affirming care specialist coordinated with my pediatrician to monitor my health and conduct blood work.—
Jude Clinchard,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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For example, many initial vision screenings take place in the pediatrician’s office during well-child visits, which include eye and hearing screenings as well as immunizations and developmental checks.—
Kristen Hwang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Michael Rose is an internist and pediatrician at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine investigating ways to improve HIV treatment and prevention.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are important cultural differences between an internist struggling to treat patients in a private-equity conglomerate and a John Deere machinist on strike because of layoffs.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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The anesthesiologist then pulls off the covers to reveal a horizontal bandage across the bottom of her neck.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors allege the 47-year-old anesthesiologist shoved his wife, Arielle Konig, toward a cliff edge, tried to inject her with a syringe and bashed her head repeatedly with a rock during a hike in Oahu.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Obstetrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstetrician. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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