psychiatrist
noun
psy·chi·a·trist
sə-ˈkī-ə-trist 
sī-
plural psychiatrists
: a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
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Robin Abcarian Los Angeles Times, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Turban, a child psychiatrist, served on the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Hauser said he was struck by the story of Emily Dwyer, who was featured in a ProPublica article that examined the role of company psychiatrists.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 24 Jan. 2025
By unfortunate coincidence, the psychiatrist assigned to his case is named Dr. Watson (Joanne Woodward), which further encourages Playfair to embrace his fantasy.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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psychiatrist
noun
psy·chi·a·trist
sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst
sī-
sī-
: a physician specializing in psychiatry
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