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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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiatrist
Noun
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But until recently, confirming or excluding an Alzheimer’s diagnosis would require a referral to a neurologist and possibly a spinal tap or PET scan.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The son of an immigrant neurologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Shamieh’s father impressed upon him early the importance of service to the community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the second hanging, the town doctor cut Hooch’s head off, apparently looking for signs of syphilis (brain involvement is often an indicator), which might seem to explain his erratic behavior.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gatwa’s final episode ended with the Doctor regenerating into the form of Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), the companion of the ninth and 10th doctors (Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant), but the BBC hasn’t confirmed whether Piper will, in fact, play the next Doctor.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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The orthopedist didn’t raise the prospect.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rodríguez has been recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow by multiple doctors — Giants’ head team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki and Dr. Keith Meister — the Giants announced on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wen is an emergency physician and adjunct clinical associate professor at the George Washington University.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Emergency physicians treat anyone in need of care, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.—
Dr. Bryce Pulliam,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her Washington internist recommended this place ...—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The risk of seizures is not a new concern, explains Elizabeth Cilenti, MD, MPH, an internist and pediatrician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Another traveler who suffers from bunions and plantar fasciitis purchased them for a trip to Japan, upon their podiatrist’s recommendation.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.—
Gabriela Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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After Sunny was released from the hospital, two CPS representatives visited their house to see all of Mara’s kids and to inform the parents that Sunny should be brought to the pediatrician.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Currently, pediatricians recommend avoiding caffeine consumption for children under 12 years old.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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In all centers, the software is used along with, not instead of, a radiologist’s eyes, as FDA regulations require a doctor to interpret mammograms.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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Results will show whether the tool improves the accuracy of the reading, Lee said — as well as whether the radiologist tends to let AI scores trump their own expertise.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Physiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiatrist. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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