family doctor
Americannoun
noun
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
Before World War Two, most babies in the UK were born at home, or in nursing homes, attended by midwives and the family doctor.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025
But when the headaches didn’t stop, we went to see our family doctor, Dr. Scott.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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