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
Timmons says she started her concierge practice in 2022 after burning out as a traditional family doctor.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Hamilton, a family doctor in Philadelphia, has relied for years on the CDC’s guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2025
Jess had contact with six different doctors at her GP surgery and three face-to-face consultations with a family doctor, but no referral to a specialist was made.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
And the counselor says it would be good if the school could have a note from our family doctor about the illness, just for the files.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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