Synonyms of physician

physician

noun

fə-ˈzi-shən 

as in doctor

a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders

you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doctor
• nurse
• doc
• medic
• specialist
• surgeon
• medico
• paramedic
• sawbones
• clinician
• internist
• croaker
• pediatrician
• obstetrician
• gynecologist
• radiologist
• neurologist
• pathologist
• ophthalmologist
• urologist
• anesthesiologist
• dermatologist
• podiatrist
• orthopedist
• resident
• family physician
• physiatrist
• attending
• hospitalist
• family doctor
• family practitioner
• nurse-practitioner
• ob-gyn
• plastic surgeon
• general practitioner
• physiotherapist
• EMT
• physical therapist
• intern
• aidman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonphysician
• nondoctor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of physician

As physicians, we are trained to look beyond today’s symptoms and focus on long-term health. — Disha Narang, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Neira is a physician who trained in endocrinology and metabolic diseases. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026

During the one-year period, the test detected about 30% of cancers that would later be diagnosed by physicians. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

That should make protecting Florida’s pediatric physician workforce a priority. — Nicolette Natale, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026