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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Cassidy, a doctor himself, has publicly disagreed with Kennedy Jr.'s stance on vaccines.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025 -
Patients should see their doctor if any side effects become bothersome or do not go away.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful tool in helping policymakers and communities better protect the health of current and future generations for years to come.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Both graduated compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings typically require a prescription from a primary care physician or a specialist, if the condition is more severe.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
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An international team of ophthalmologists—eye scientists—analyzed pictures of the retinas of more than 45,000 people.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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He was succeeded by his son Bashar, a former ophthalmologist who proved no less repressive than his father.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2024
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According to court records, the orthopedist hadn’t responded to the request as of last month.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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For example, an update on a glycemic assessment by the American Diabetes Association is shared with an orthopedist.—
Harshit Jain,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
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Obstetricians and gynecologists took the top spot for the highest-paying job across the nation with a median salary of $239,200.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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This woman should definitely be seen by her gynecologist for possible exposures to STIs.—
Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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One is studying to become an optometrist, the other a hearing aid specialist, with the aim of opening a business together in the area.—
Melissa Eddy,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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While searching for a new dog, the optometrist assistant from Fort Wayne, Indiana, held out hope that a rescue golden retriever would find their way to the couple.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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In Chicago, one urologist began replacing people’s testicles, including his own, with those of younger men.—
Joe Kloc,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, a 79-year-old man was sentenced to life plus a decade in prison for fatally shooting his urologist.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Due to cognitive difficulties, this is especially disorienting for those with dementia and can escalate to feelings of confusion, anxiety, and irritability, says Meredith Bock, MD, a neurologist and Chief Medical Officer at Remo Health.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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One evening, after midnight, a neurologist paged him and asked him to help check on an older patient who’d been unconscious for a few days.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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