podiatrist

noun

Definition of podiatristnext
as in doctor
chiefly US a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot

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  1. doctor
  2. physician
  3. ophthalmologist
  4. orthopedist
  5. gynecologist
  6. optometrist
  7. urologist
  8. neurologist
Noun
  • Her body filled with blood, and after 16 days in the hospital and radiation treatment, doctors were able to alleviate some of the liquid buildup.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • It can be used to deepen the flaws in the system that’s fueling so much outrage, or it can be used to create more time for doctors to treat patients and more support for patients to improve their health between doctor visits through personalized behavior change.
    Arianna Huffington, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of doctor
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
  • In 2023, physicians spent an average of 15.5 hours per week on paperwork and administrative or operational tasks.
    Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of physician
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
  • For example, an update on a glycemic assessment by the American Diabetes Association is shared with an orthopedist.
    Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Now cardiologists, orthopedists, internal medicine physicians, and even psychiatrists are prescribing them—presumably with a different lens than an endocrinologist would, and sometimes without full visibility into the patient’s overall health.
    Owen Tripp, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of orthopedist
Noun
  • Some of the calls that came in after Hacks started gaining the industry’s attention: Dead Ringers, on which Liu plays the nefarious house manager to Rachel Weisz’s gynecologist twins; The Afterparty, which Liu joined for its second season on Apple TV+; and this summer’s wacky comedy Space Cadet.
    Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Then there was also James Thorp, a Florida gynecologist who has spread misinformation about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of gynecologist
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  • Wearing a pair of blue light-blocking glasses, or even asking your optometrist about adding the eye-protectant to your prescription, is a great way to keep migraines at bay.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The 63-year-old optometrist Suzanne Doty and the 59-year-old financial adviser hit it off right away, but there were doubts that their lifestyles could truly be compatible.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of optometrist
Noun
  • Again, to emphasize how critical this is in men’s health, 63% of U.S. counties lack a practicing urologist.
    Reza Amin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Doximity found that endocrinologists, urologists, gastroenterologists, rheumatologists and neurologists were the top adopters of the technology, respectively.
    Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of urologist
Noun
  • Quarterback Jalen Hurts was seen in the blue medical tent, presumably with the independent neurologist.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • To better understand where the science for migraine health is headed, Flow Space spoke with neurologists about the most recent research and what advancements are on the horizon.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of neurologist
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