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Recent Examples of family physician
After four weeks of intensive cardiac physical therapy rehabilitation, Stewart, a family physician, returned to the office to see patients.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Feb. 2024
For family physicians, though, getting enough doses to meet that demand has been a struggle.
—Alice Park, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Sebastian Tong, a family physician with UW Medicine who studies loneliness, told Axios last month that people have to work harder to overcome social inertia when their interactions are mostly online.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Parents should also discuss any concerns with their family physician.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Feb. 2024
For family physicians, though, getting enough doses to meet that demand has been a struggle.
—Alice Park, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Sebastian Tong, a family physician with UW Medicine who studies loneliness, told Axios last month that people have to work harder to overcome social inertia when their interactions are mostly online.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Parents should also discuss any concerns with their family physician.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family physician
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The family doctor In the Oregon community where Nicole Snow grew up, Dr. David Farley was always there.Meena Duerson, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024
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Like a trusted family doctor, perhaps nothing is more familiar than the medical drama.EW.com, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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If a referral is needed, ask your regular healthcare provider, such as a family practitioner, primary care provider, or, in some cases, a gynecologist.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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Robert Jeffrey Zimmer was born on Nov. 5, 1947, in New York City to Dr. Max Zimmer, a family practitioner in the West Village of Manhattan, and Harriet (Brokaw) Mr. Zimmer, who managed her husband’s medical office.Sam Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023
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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
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Her doctor had found some medications that could reduce Watson's nerve pain, but Watson says her UnitedHealthcare Medicaid plan refused to cover the drugs.Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The company’s properties are in high-growth markets with a broad tenant mix that includes over 30 physician specialties.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Complaints made to the medical board are kept confidential unless the agency takes action against a physician, meaning the 2017 complaint was shielded from the public until this fall.Max Filby, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Family physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20physician. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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