as in family doctor
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Recent Examples of family practitioner
If a referral is needed, ask your regular healthcare provider, such as a family practitioner, primary care provider, or, in some cases, a gynecologist.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
The company will sell directly to potential customers, alongside clinicians and family practitioners.
—Erin Brodwin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
As the public health system in the Netherlands is increasingly strained, and short of family practitioners, that model of care is becoming less common.
—Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
If a referral is needed, ask your regular healthcare provider, such as a family practitioner, primary care provider, or, in some cases, a gynecologist.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Robert Jeffrey Zimmer was born on Nov. 5, 1947, in New York City to Dr. Max Zimmer, a family practitioner in the West Village of Manhattan, and Harriet (Brokaw) Mr. Zimmer, who managed her husband’s medical office.
—Sam Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023
Robert Jeffrey Zimmer was born on Nov. 5, 1947, in Manhattan to Dr. Max Zimmer, a family practitioner in the West Village, and Harriet (Brokaw) Zimmer, who managed her husband’s medical office.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 24 May 2023
He was awarded a $125,000 Chick Evans Scholarship, which will enable him to attend the University of Washington, study biological sciences and pursue his dream of becoming a family practitioner.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
Varshavski, mostly known to the world as the internet personality Dr. Mike, is a family practitioner in New Jersey who gained fame on social media in 2015 for being named the sexiest doctor alive by People Magazine.
—Kris Rhim, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2022
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
The company will sell directly to potential customers, alongside clinicians and family practitioners.
—Erin Brodwin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
As the public health system in the Netherlands is increasingly strained, and short of family practitioners, that model of care is becoming less common.
—Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
If a referral is needed, ask your regular healthcare provider, such as a family practitioner, primary care provider, or, in some cases, a gynecologist.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Robert Jeffrey Zimmer was born on Nov. 5, 1947, in New York City to Dr. Max Zimmer, a family practitioner in the West Village of Manhattan, and Harriet (Brokaw) Mr. Zimmer, who managed her husband’s medical office.
—Sam Roberts, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023
Robert Jeffrey Zimmer was born on Nov. 5, 1947, in Manhattan to Dr. Max Zimmer, a family practitioner in the West Village, and Harriet (Brokaw) Zimmer, who managed her husband’s medical office.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 24 May 2023
He was awarded a $125,000 Chick Evans Scholarship, which will enable him to attend the University of Washington, study biological sciences and pursue his dream of becoming a family practitioner.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
Varshavski, mostly known to the world as the internet personality Dr. Mike, is a family practitioner in New Jersey who gained fame on social media in 2015 for being named the sexiest doctor alive by People Magazine.
—Kris Rhim, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for family practitioner
Noun
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Eighty-one percent had high confidence in their family doctor.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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In founding Trellis Health, Giraud, formerly of genomics company Illumina, discovered that the concept of a family doctor — essentially a physician who has seen several generations in one family and therefore is able to provide more precise care — no longer exists.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Mara Gordon is a family physician in Camden, N.J., and a contributor to NPR.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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The president announced Means as his pick a day before his initial choice for the position, New York family physician and Fox News contributor Janette Nesheiwat, was scheduled to have a hearing with senators Thursday.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The inhabitants include a grocer, a travel agent, a general practitioner, a mayor.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lowe went to his general practitioner at the time, who recommended a colonoscopy.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This incident directly led to a rule change, giving doctors the final authority over player removal, rather than the manager.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Still, the only advice for men for now is to talk the issue over carefully with their doctors.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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By then, Bustamante had found a new passion, going back to school to become a physician’s assistant.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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“Family practitioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20practitioner. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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