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

With the Grammy promotional and press blitz behind her, Monét went to see a neurologist, rheumatologist and speech pathologist.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Linton’s defense has centered on expert testimony from a neurologist and a psychiatrist who say Linton had a seizure before the crash.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of neurologist

Noun

In addition, pharmaceutical advertising or education aimed at doctors may also increase inappropriate prescribing, probably increases the number of prescriptions written, and may increase the costs of prescriptions.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
Instinct handled a few other tasks well, like emailing my eye doctor’s office to set up an appointment and doing the digital paperwork to start an Ikea return.

— Allison Johnson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

The volleyball player was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a common bone cancer, in December 2024 at age 16 after knee pain sent him to his orthopedist for an MRI, and eventually to Nicklaus for more testing.

— Michelle Marchante September 11, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Pickleball is booming, and so are the trips to the orthopedist.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of orthopedist

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Jeffrey Millstein is an internist and regional medical director for primary and specialty care at Penn Medicine.

— Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of internist

Noun

Arkansas communities need comprehensive access to all health-care professionals--including podiatrists--to keep patients healthy, prevent complications and reduce unnecessary costs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
The founder and designer is a podiatrist, and that’s evident with every step—even (or maybe especially) in this heeled style.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of podiatrist

Noun

Parents of all other children should speak to their pediatrician to discuss getting the vaccine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
In 2024, Andrews, a pediatrician, criticized a hospital system that suspended gender transition care for patients of all ages under Republican pressure.

— Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pediatrician

Noun

In a 12-11 party line vote, Nicole Saphier — a former Fox News contributor and radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York — took a step closer to becoming the nation’s top doctor.

— Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Saphier is a radiologist by training and has appeared on Fox News.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiologist

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