as in doctor
chiefly US
a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
Noun
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Kennedy praised that doctor and his methods in a visit to the region.—
arkansasonline.com,
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8 July 2025 -
Drawing from obscure archival material, the episode outlines how a group of Dutch experts, most of them doctors and chemists, helped improve and formalise distillation techniques in Scotland.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Thousands of foreign medical residents fill gaps in U.S. hospitals The U.S. is projected to face a physician shortage in the next 11 years, per the Assn.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Perhaps more important is what many physicians do with the results.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
3 July 2025
Noun
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An ophthalmologist, a doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating eye conditions, will perform the surgery.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
30 May 2025
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In March, Darville told the Nassau Guardian newspaper that two ophthalmologists, one retina specialist, one cataract specialist and one optometrist from Cuba are in the country.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2025
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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
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Several trips to the orthopedist, however, left her frustrated and without an explanation.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Then, one after the other, every gynecologist at the hospital refused to perform the procedure as well.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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The intra-uterine device is intended to prevent pregnancy and can only be implanted in — and removed from — the uterus by a gynecologist.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Ever since, there have been similar conflicts too numerous to list, such as psychologists vs. psychiatrists over the right to prescribe drugs, optometrists vs. opticians over eye treatment — and even veterinarians vs. dog groomers over who could legally brush a dog’s teeth.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The exhaustingly prolific Kidman stars as a fastidious suburban teacher/wife/mom who suspects her optometrist hubby (Macfadyen) is hiding something from her and enlists the help of a cute high school shop teacher (Bernal) to expose those secrets in the very strange town of Holland, Michigan.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bacon is a security guard; Sedgwick is a urologist.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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This time, medical staff advised him to follow up with a urologist within two days.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2025
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Those who are concerned about potential Parkinson’s risk should consult with a neurologist or movement disorder specialist, Jimenez-Shahed advised.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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At first, neurologists believed Baylie would recover and speak within six months, so her parents airlifted her to Massachusetts General Hospital in early September to be closer to home and physical therapy options there, Scott Baker said.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
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“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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