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Recent Examples of orthopedist
The latex pillow comes recommended by chiropractors and orthopedists for its head and neck support, which came in handy for Gore and her longtime back issues.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
The orthopedist didn’t raise the prospect.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Rodríguez has been recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow by multiple doctors — Giants’ head team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki and Dr. Keith Meister — the Giants announced on Friday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
My orthopedist said almost all seniors have some arthritis.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
The orthopedist didn’t raise the prospect.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Rodríguez has been recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow by multiple doctors — Giants’ head team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki and Dr. Keith Meister — the Giants announced on Friday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
My orthopedist said almost all seniors have some arthritis.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthopedist
Noun
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Therein, a contemporary couple, Josh and Melissa, both doctors, try to repair their relationship by going backpacking.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the next few days, Prince met with doctors and addiction specialists.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Among those filing lawsuits were radiologists, anesthesiologists, eye doctors, podiatrists, allergists, and pediatricians.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hoka is beloved by travel editors, nurses, and podiatrists alike for its supportive, ultra-plush cushioning—and the Clifton 10 sneakers are the brand’s best-selling style for good reason.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is Riley Bove, a neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of California San Francisco.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her neurologist told the outlet that Lee’s symptoms are pretty much gone.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The entire Heat bench went out to check on their center, who then was helped off the court and into the locker room alongside Heat physician Harlan Selesnick.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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Good options include orthopedic physicians, physiatrists (who specialize in treating pain and physical impairments), or physical therapists.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
29 Oct. 2024
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After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Among those filing lawsuits were radiologists, anesthesiologists, eye doctors, podiatrists, allergists, and pediatricians.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone's an astronaut, but everyone ages Even for people who are not planning on orbiting the moon — this research has important implications, says Thomas Lang, a radiologist who studies bone and muscle loss and has worked with NASA on exercise science for previous missions.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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The radiologist’s case is the most instructive example on offer.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Orthopedist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthopedist. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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