physiatrist

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Recent Examples of physiatrist Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 Good options include orthopedic physicians, physiatrists (who specialize in treating pain and physical impairments), or physical therapists. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024 The study’s results are also promising because, unlike many forms of activity, walking is a safe and accessible exercise for most people, added Paul Cooke, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 3 July 2024 So, now, your physiatrist is recommending injections. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023 An orthopedic surgeon is a reasonable choice, as is a physical medicine doctor (physiatrist). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023 As a physiatrist, her practice centered on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disabilities related to the brain, nerves, bones and muscles. Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2023 Additionally, Shane Davis, MD, physiatrist and non-operative sports medicine specialist with UCLA Health, explains that the heating pads should conform to the body. Madison Alcedo, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiatrist
Noun
  • Based on the life of neurologist/author Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds stars Quinto as Oliver, a neurologist at Bronx General Hospital whose atypical approach to medicine irks his superiors but often garners surprising results.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 July 2025
  • The benefit appears to come from lowering pressure in the brain, Dr. Simone Braca, a neurologist at the University of Naples Federico II and lead author of the study, explained to ABC News.
    Paul Hanona, ABC News, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Kimes has been a regular cast member on Married to Medicine, which depicts the lives of women who are either doctors or the partners of doctors, since its second season premiered in 2014.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 July 2025
  • The doctor also alleged agents have committed ethics violations, including not showing their identification, not allowing patient privacy during interviews and examinations, preventing doctors from contacting family for necessary medical information and preventing family from visiting.
    Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Several trips to the orthopedist, however, left her frustrated and without an explanation.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Under recent Medicare rule changes, physicians can bill for remote patient monitoring and virtual check-ins, opening revenue streams and supporting proactive outreach.
    John Samuels, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Parents with young children should do this with their family’s pediatrician, and adults should also be sure to speak with their family physician or internist as well.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
  • The Coalition is chaired by Dave A. Chokshi, MD, MSc, FACP, a primary care internist who previously held leadership roles at NYC Health + Hospitals and served as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene during the pandemic.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • But pediatricians warn the cuts will be felt broadly, even by those who do not use Medicaid.
    MORIAH BALINGIT, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
  • Our pediatrician took the earliest possible chance to get my son his vaccine.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Most radiologists use a scale called BI-RADS to rate breast density, with higher scores indicating more dense tissue and greater risk.
    Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Provide training so radiologists become supervisors of intelligent systems, not passive recipients.
    Yidi Xu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Bacon is a security guard; Sedgwick is a urologist.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 June 2025
  • 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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“Physiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiatrist. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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