PHYSIATRIST Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

physiatrist

noun

Definition of physiatrist

as in neurologist

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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. — 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 An orthopedic surgeon is a reasonable choice, as is a physical medicine doctor (physiatrist). — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for physiatrist

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Noun

The neurologist emphasized that patients should feel comfortable asking questions and getting a second opinion.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
That translates into about one relapse every 13 years, Heinz Wiendl, a neurologist at the University of Freiburg, said while presenting the data from the REMODEL-1 and -2 studies at an MS conference in Toronto.

— Andrew Joseph, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of neurologist

Noun

And one health care consultancy that finds doctors and mental health care for wealthy families charges retainers starting at $30,000 for 50 hours.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
By temporarily clogging excess blood vessels, doctors can reduce inflammation and quiet pain-sensing nerves without major surgery or permanent implants.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

One particularly promising example is an MRI technique that identifies the central vein sign, a feature that can help physicians distinguish lesions associated with MS from abnormalities caused by other conditions.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
The rate of emigration by physicians has nearly doubled since the twenty-tens.

— Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of physician

Noun

The volleyball player was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a common bone cancer, in December 2024 at age 16 after knee pain sent him to his orthopedist for an MRI, and eventually to Nicklaus for more testing.

— Michelle Marchante September 11, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Pickleball is booming, and so are the trips to the orthopedist.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of orthopedist

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Jeffrey Millstein is an internist and regional medical director for primary and specialty care at Penn Medicine.

— Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Definition of internist

Noun

Arkansas communities need comprehensive access to all health-care professionals--including podiatrists--to keep patients healthy, prevent complications and reduce unnecessary costs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
The founder and designer is a podiatrist, and that’s evident with every step—even (or maybe especially) in this heeled style.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of podiatrist

Noun

The Holloway lawsuit names Cook Children’s and Sandra Rodriguez, an on-call pediatrician at Medical City Weatherford, as additional defendants.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Researchers and pediatricians are increasingly emphasizing content, context and emotional experiences when assessing the potential effects of screen time, and that reframing is beginning to reshape the advice families get.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pediatrician

Noun

The radiologist that was supposed to disappear first is overwhelmed with work.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
In a 12-11 party line vote, Nicole Saphier — a former Fox News contributor and radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York — took a step closer to becoming the nation’s top doctor.

— Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiologist

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