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

The latex pillow comes recommended by chiropractors and orthopedists for its head and neck support, which came in handy for Gore and her longtime back issues. —Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025

Several trips to the orthopedist, however, left her frustrated and without an explanation. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025

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

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