house physician

noun

1. a resident physician in a hospital, hotel, or other public institution.

house physician

noun

1. a house officer working in a medical as opposed to a surgical discipline Compare house surgeon
2. a physician who lives in a hospital or other institution in which he is employed Compare resident

Word History and Origins

Origin of house physician¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

After graduating from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1911, she spent 18 months as the house physician at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children before returning to Seattle.

From Seattle Times

He played golf at Manor Country Club, where he was an unofficial house physician, holding Saturday morning consultations after having played nine or 18 holes.

From Washington Post

Dr. Bello, 45, who had been what is called a house physician at the hospital, had been dogged by financial troubles and possibly addiction.

From New York Times

He was hired at Bronx-Lebanon as a “house physician” who had to be supervised because he had a limited permit from New York State that allowed him to practice medicine as an international medical graduate.

From New York Times

“The goal is just to be comfortable. This is comfort care type of medicine,” says David Dugan, the hospice house physician.

From Washington Times