podiatrist

noun

as in doctor
chiefly US a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot

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Recent Examples of podiatrist Oprah loves them, podiatrists love them, and your feet will love them. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Oprah and podiatrists are all in on Vionic shoes, and the Winny sneakers are a great pair to try from the brand. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Luckily, all of my favorite brands are available at Amazon from $6, including one that my mom’s podiatrist recommended. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
  1. doctor
  2. physician
  3. dermatologist
  4. ophthalmologist
  5. orthopedist
  6. gynecologist
  7. optometrist
  8. urologist
Noun
  • The bat was captured and later tested positive for rabies, allowing doctors to begin the girl's post-exposure vaccination series quickly.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Though Nara Smith kept most details about Whimsy’s cancer battle private, the thumbnail for Wednesday’s video appears to be her husband and a doctor next to an MRI machine.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • Wen is an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • His research has revealed a history that extends beyond one church to include Black architects, physicians, Freemasons and civic leaders whose contributions helped shape Kansas City.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • Christine Poblete-Lopez, MD, a dermatologist quoted in a Cleveland Clinic article, put it simply.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • My previous dermatologist had told me the reddish-brown spots on my chest and legs that would flare in the sun and heat were just age spots.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 1 July 2026
Definition of dermatologist
Noun
  • In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • That’s where his friend Carl Koller, an ophthalmologist at Vienna General Hospital, came in.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Definition of ophthalmologist
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  • Meanwhile, an orthopedist may also evaluate and treat scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine.
    — Health, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Experts stress that there are surgical options a pediatric orthopedist may discuss with you if necessary.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of orthopedist
Noun
  • Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026
  • In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.
    — Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Definition of gynecologist
Noun
  • Newton is a licensed optometrist who previously owned an eye clinic and graduated from Northeastern State University with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 23 June 2026
  • The optometrist is another story.
    — Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
Definition of optometrist
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  • Wurth saw two more physicians who refused to discuss hormones before a urologist started her on estrogen gel, oral progesterone and a vaginal estrogen cream.
    — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The urologist may order a scrotal ultrasound to get a clearer picture of the testicle and the surrounding structures.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Definition of urologist

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