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

We haven’t been in touch for a while—you stayed in the Navy; I went into private practice after wrapping up my obligated service in the JAG Corps.

From Slate • Nov. 24, 2025

Grabarek served as Durham’s mayor from 1963 to 1971, and then returned to private practice as a CPA.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson