A doctor, usually not a surgeon, who has considerable experience in treating patients.
An person who uses a recognized scientific knowledge base and has the authority to direct the provision of personal health services to patients. An Institute of Medicine Report (lOM) recommends the use of the term clinician as defined here over the term “provider”, limiting the use of provider to systems of health care rather than individual health professionals.
A health professional with expertise in patient care rather than research or administration.
A physician who conducts examinations and administers treatments to patients directly at their bedside.