Physician

Synonyms of physician

• doctor
• surgeon
• medical practitioner

Antonyms of physician

• layman
• patient
• nonprofessional

Collocations of physician

primary care physician

Frequency: 80 %

I need to schedule an appointment with my primary care physician for a check-up.

medical doctor

Frequency: 70 %

The medical doctor prescribed some antibiotics for the infection.

skilled physician

Frequency: 60 %

The skilled physician performed a successful surgery on the patient.

expert physician

Frequency: 50 %

The expert physician was able to diagnose the rare condition quickly.

compassionate physician

Frequency: 40 %

The compassionate physician took the time to listen to the patient's concerns.

Idiomatic Expressions for physician

• Phrase: An apple a day keeps the doctor away
  Meaning: Eating healthy food can help prevent illnesses and reduce the need to see a physician.
  Usage: I make sure to eat an apple every day to stay healthy. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.