PHYSIATRIST Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

physiatrist

noun

Definition of physiatrist

as in neurologist

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Recent Examples of physiatrist 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 Good options include orthopedic physicians, physiatrists (who specialize in treating pain and physical impairments), or physical therapists. — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024 An orthopedic surgeon is a reasonable choice, as is a physical medicine doctor (physiatrist). — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023 As a physiatrist, her practice centered on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disabilities related to the brain, nerves, bones and muscles. — Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for physiatrist

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Noun

In her book The Age of Diagnosis, the British neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan describes a woman named Poppy who was given an autism diagnosis in her early 20s.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Doctors in Australia sent him home with instructions to see a neurologist as soon as possible.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of neurologist

Noun

When reached by phone by CNN, one of the lead doctors for the trial, Yu Yongguo, declined to comment and hung up.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
That process happens anywhere in the world — including in the human gut, where microbes eat indigestible foods, and create a byproduct medical doctors might describe as flatulence.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of doctor

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Dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and aesthetic physicians say the distinction matters, especially for anyone weighing what to spend money on.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Because immune activity often appears there before becoming visible in blood tests, the technology could help physicians monitor autoimmune diseases, infections, vaccine responses, and even cancer treatment more quickly and comfortably.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Definition of physician

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Meanwhile, an orthopedist may also evaluate and treat scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine.

— Health, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
His follow-up schedule included a web of appointments with pulmonologists, neurologists, cardiologists, orthopedists and rehab specialists.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026

Definition of orthopedist

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Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.

— Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 1 June 2026

Definition of internist

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Our pediatrician referred us to the Early Start Program through California's Regional Center system, the state's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.

— Danielle Stephens, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Even less of that information has reached the adults best positioned to support them in a crisis, such as parents, pediatricians and community therapists.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of pediatrician

Noun

Again, the radiologist recommends follow-up, and again the emergency team appropriately focuses on treating the injuries that brought the patient to the hospital.

— Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The lawsuit says radiologist Natalya Nagornaya looked over a second MRI of the lumbar spine at UM Miller School of Medicine on June 4.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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