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

Comen understands the desire for answers but worries that interpreting complex medical information without a physician’s guidance can heighten fear. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026

Their extensive store networks would become hubs of healthcare delivery systems that, to varying degrees, brought together insurers, pharmacy benefit management and local and regional physician groups. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Its recommendations both inform physician decisions and determine what insurers must pay. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026

The Academy of Pediatrics says decisions about gender-affirming care should be made by patients and physicians, not government mandates. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026