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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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Nicole says Hannah did get better and stronger — strong enough that Hannah's neurologist told her the whole story.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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One assumes it’s taken this long to find a neurologist who will get silly about a serious exam designed to find the fine line between normal aging and the big uh-oh of dementia.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The accuser reported the assault during a doctor's appointment in December, according to court documents.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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At first, doctors sent them home from the hospital with instructions to monitor her symptoms.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most are given the heartfelt gift at the end of their first appointment with a physician following their cancer diagnosis.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the time, physicians cautioned that another pregnancy could trigger a serious relapse.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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,
18 Dec. 2025
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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
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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Seal of Acceptance, meaning podiatrists recognize them as supportive of foot health.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Oprah and podiatrists agree that the brand’s actually-cute kicks offer ample cushioning and comfort for days spent on your feet.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than half of pediatricians report spending from 10 to 19 minutes counseling parents about vaccines, and nearly 1 in 10 spend more than 20 minutes – often several times per day.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Local pediatricians in the upstate region of South Carolina have also seen parents refuse vaccination for their children, even after direct experience with illness from measles.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alvarez Westwood, an interventional breast imaging radiologist, has long been connected to causes focused on early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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In radiology, for example, an agent trained on the expertise of multiple doctors could catch tumors in dense tissue that a single radiologist might miss.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Physiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiatrist. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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