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family doctor

NOUN
general practitioner
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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

Josette Palmer, a family doctor in Turnersville, N.J., who frequently sees Medicaid patients, said the low payments “get frustrating.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Timmons says she started her concierge practice in 2022 after burning out as a traditional family doctor.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

The BMA union says investing 15% in general practice would allow practices to employ more GPs and ensure one family doctor for 1,000 patients.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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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