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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.
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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
The study’s results are also promising because, unlike many forms of activity, walking is a safe and accessible exercise for most people, added Paul Cooke, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 3 July 2024
So, now, your physiatrist is recommending injections.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 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
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
The study’s results are also promising because, unlike many forms of activity, walking is a safe and accessible exercise for most people, added Paul Cooke, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 3 July 2024
So, now, your physiatrist is recommending injections.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiatrist
Noun
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But until recently, confirming or excluding an Alzheimer’s diagnosis would require a referral to a neurologist and possibly a spinal tap or PET scan.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The son of an immigrant neurologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Shamieh’s father impressed upon him early the importance of service to the community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If a doctor is discussing GLP1-s with a patient and hasn’t brought up other solutions yet, Sage might prompt them to talk about it, Segert said.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Some patients may also notice changes in blood test results, like lower levels of blood cells or certain minerals, which doctors can monitor during treatment.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pair that coverage with a direct primary care physician model.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Acknowledging confounding factors like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence, the researchers argue that marijuana drove these teens to seek medical care from a primary care physician, hospital or emergency room more than their counterparts.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The orthopedist didn’t raise the prospect.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her Washington internist recommended this place ...—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The risk of seizures is not a new concern, explains Elizabeth Cilenti, MD, MPH, an internist and pediatrician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another said their podiatrist recommended the shoes for their corns.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Nate the Hoof Guy, a bovine podiatrist who films hoof trimming and cleaning videos and uploads them on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.—
Emma Veidt,
Outside,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Parents should check their child’s prescription bottles and contact their pediatrician and pharmacy for replacements or refunds.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Helen Hughes, a pediatrician and director of Johns Hopkins' telehealth services, says every Medicare provider she's spoken with seems to be taking a slightly different approach.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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In all centers, the software is used along with, not instead of, a radiologist’s eyes, as FDA regulations require a doctor to interpret mammograms.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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Results will show whether the tool improves the accuracy of the reading, Lee said — as well as whether the radiologist tends to let AI scores trump their own expertise.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Physiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiatrist. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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