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Recent Examples of physiatrist
Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.
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Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Good options include orthopedic physicians, physiatrists (who specialize in treating pain and physical impairments), or physical therapists.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
The study’s results are also promising because, unlike many forms of activity, walking is a safe and accessible exercise for most people, added Paul Cooke, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 3 July 2024
So, now, your physiatrist is recommending injections.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
An orthopedic surgeon is a reasonable choice, as is a physical medicine doctor (physiatrist).
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
As a physiatrist, her practice centered on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disabilities related to the brain, nerves, bones and muscles.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2023
Additionally, Shane Davis, MD, physiatrist and non-operative sports medicine specialist with UCLA Health, explains that the heating pads should conform to the body.
—Madison Alcedo, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Good options include orthopedic physicians, physiatrists (who specialize in treating pain and physical impairments), or physical therapists.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
The study’s results are also promising because, unlike many forms of activity, walking is a safe and accessible exercise for most people, added Paul Cooke, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 3 July 2024
So, now, your physiatrist is recommending injections.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
An orthopedic surgeon is a reasonable choice, as is a physical medicine doctor (physiatrist).
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
As a physiatrist, her practice centered on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disabilities related to the brain, nerves, bones and muscles.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2023
Additionally, Shane Davis, MD, physiatrist and non-operative sports medicine specialist with UCLA Health, explains that the heating pads should conform to the body.
—Madison Alcedo, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiatrist
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Read more: Prevention & Treatment Diet and Nutrition 19 Sources Dr. Moawad is a neurologist and expert in brain health.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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At the time, Ian was not regularly seeing a neurologist.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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That is a decision between a parent and their doctor.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions Can doctors tell the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver?—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
31 May 2025
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Several trips to the orthopedist, however, left her frustrated and without an explanation.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Lee will have a follow-up with team orthopedist Ken Akizuki for another exam, as well.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
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By then, Bustamante had found a new passion, going back to school to become a physician’s assistant.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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As things stand right now, people with cognitive issues will usually see their primary care physician, get a referral, then have to wait for months to see a specialist, Kolachalama says.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
28 May 2025
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Karen Brown/New England Public Media Michele Andrews had been seeing her internist in Northampton, Massachusetts for about 10 years.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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His childhood was spent roaming the halls of the large brick hospital where his mother worked as an internist.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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In Friday's strike, only one of pediatrician Alaa al-Najjar's 10 children survived at their home near the southern city of Khan Younis.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Only one of pediatrician Alaa al-Najjar’s 10 children survived the Israeli strike on their home Friday near the southern city of Khan Yunis.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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After your test, a radiologist will review your findings and contact you with your results.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
25 May 2025
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The single company in question, Alara Imaging, supplies free software that radiologists and radiology programs need to comply with the new regulations.—
Joanne Kenen,
NBC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Depending on their training, clinical judgment and professional guidelines, their approach may differ slightly from my take as a urologist.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Some urologists were surprised that the 82-year-old underwent prostate cancer screening at all, according to Dr. Gounder, because routine screening in men over 75 is controversial.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
18 May 2025
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“Physiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiatrist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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