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board-certified

American  
[bawrd sur-tuh-fahyd] / ˈbɔrd ˈsɜr təˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. (of a physician) having successfully undergone the process of board certification; recognized as meeting professional standards for a particular specialization.


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Dr. Sara Siavoshi, a board-certified obesity, neurology and headache specialist, treats about 5,000 patients in her practice.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Acupuncture—for animals or humans—isn’t recognized as a board-certified medical specialty, and skeptics say there is no rigorous scientific evidence backing the practice.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

There are only about 7,300 board-certified geriatricians in the U.S. — down from about 10,000 in 2000 — to serve an ever-growing population of seniors.

From MarketWatch Feb. 7, 2026

Dr. Neal Kumar, board-certified dermatologist, said ChatGPT Health is not about replacing doctors, but instead of giving people “another layer of support.”

From Salon Jan. 20, 2026

Wells didn’t realize Colleen Krajewski was board-certified in abortion and contraception care when she scheduled her IUD.

From Slate Sep. 7, 2025

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