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

In Korea's dating scene, professionals such as physicians, lawyers and judges, have traditionally been the most sought-after. — Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

There was the physician who analyzed the growth rate of his fingernails for 35 years and the geologist who looked into why his colleagues lick rocks. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026

Following reports about liver problems, the company reformulated Midnight Drops and added a warning label stating the product should be taken in consultation with a physician. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026

Clinical tools should preserve physician responsibility for final decisions. — Christine Schuster, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026