dermatologist

noun

Definition of dermatologistnext
as in doctor

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  1. doctor
  2. gynecologist
  3. physician
  4. pediatrician
  5. ophthalmologist
  6. neurologist
  7. internist
  8. urologist
Noun
  • Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His doctor gave him a cortisone shot during the comatose period and his doctor sent him home.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • But, whether or not to move forward with a hysterectomy should be a discussion with your doctor, not a choice that’s made for you, Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, a gynecologist at Ochsner Health in Louisiana, told Verywell.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Women too — surgeons, gynecologists, dentists, all sent to Ukraine.
    Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of gynecologist
Noun
  • Every physician should have the strategies and skills needed to be well despite the inevitable stressors of our careers.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • These alternative payment models motivate physicians to prioritize patient engagement, quality and safety, patient experience and, consequently, patient outcomes.
    Bishan Nandy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of physician
Noun
  • These are common problems for low- and moderate-income patients, said Aparna Bole, a pediatrician and senior consultant in the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity at the Federal Department of Health and Human Services.
    Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Eye care professionals can also explore community leadership initiatives, such as partnerships with pediatricians to create a comprehensive care network that benefits all stakeholders.
    Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • Plus, the formula is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested to suit those with sensitivities.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Those with eye disorders, like macular degeneration or light sensitivity, should consult an ophthalmologist before using light therapy.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of ophthalmologist
Noun
  • After talking to the daughter of Callas’s neurologist, Spence believes the singer may have had a neurological condition on the multiple sclerosis spectrum.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The neurologist famously developed many controversial—and often incorrect or misogynistic—theories about women during his lifetime.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of neurologist
Noun
  • An internist by training, Dr. Weldon served seven terms in Congress, representing a district on Florida’s central east coast, before returning to his medical practice.
    Emily Anthes, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Bernard was a successful internist; Selma was an heiress.
    Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
Definition of internist
Noun
  • Depending on the cause and severity of your incontinence, the urologist may recommend lifestyle and behavior therapies, prescription medications, and specialist procedures (including surgery).
    James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
  • Speak with a urologist to find the plan that's right for you.
    Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024
Definition of urologist
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