private practice

American  

noun

1. the practice of one's profession as an independent rather than as an employee.

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private practice British  

noun

1. medical practice that is not part of the National Health Service

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Example Sentences

A graduate of Columbia University law school, he served as a lawyer in the US Army from 1957 to 1960 before entering private practice.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

In addition to having a private practice, she worked part time at Amae Health, a Los Angeles clinic providing mental health and psychiatric care, the outlet said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Denton says many doctors "may choose to split their work between NHS and private practice, in order to have better control over their workload, wellbeing and work‑life balance".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Delrahim worked an initial stint as a Justice Department antitrust deputy from 2003 to 2005 before moving back to California to enter private practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The Brigham was part of a “medical mall” that included a teaching hospital, a full-service hospital, secondary-care facilities, and numerous physicians in private practice.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French