orthopedist

noun

or·​tho·​pe·​dist ˌȯr-thə-ˈpē-dist 

plural orthopedists

: a specialist in orthopedics : a doctor who specializes in the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures

An orthopedist treated her knee injury.

Examples of orthopedist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lee will have a follow-up with team orthopedist Ken Akizuki for another exam, as well. —Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025

My orthopedist said almost all seniors have some arthritis. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024

Sullivan reasoned that since Oakley isn’t in possession of medical records related to the orthopedist, Oakley isn’t compelled to produce those records. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019

But compelling Oakley to turn over records that are in the custody of the health care provider wouldn’t be fair to Oakley, who has authorized the orthopedist to release information pursuant to the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

orthopedist

noun

or·​tho·​pe·​dist

ˌȯr-thə-ˈpēd-əst

: a physician who specializes in orthopedics

Medical Definition

orthopedist

noun

or·​tho·​pe·​dist

variants or chiefly British orthopaedist

-ˈpēd-əst 

: a specialist in orthopedics