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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Example Sentences

The eye mask improves delivery of the active ingredients to the skin, says double board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

“Research is clear that older adults can benefit from therapy just like younger adults,” said Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist in Phoenix who specializes in mental-health care for older adults.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

The lymphatic drainage component has solid scientific backing, according to Dr. Ivy Lee, a board-certified dermatologist at the Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

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

From Slate • Sep. 7, 2025