family doctor
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of family doctor
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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“You sound crazy, so you keep it to yourself. My family doctor started treating me for PTSD. The grief happens so fast once you realize you were scammed.”
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026
Just before Christmas last year, 77-year-old Nancy Hammer visited her family doctor seeking help for her worsening back pain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
Timmons says she started her concierge practice in 2022 after burning out as a traditional family doctor.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
The BMA union says investing 15% in general practice would allow practices to employ more GPs and ensure one family doctor for 1,000 patients.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025
The family doctor had advised her to spend more time out of the house.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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