attending physician; doctor in charge
The doctor primarily responsible for a patient's care, especially in a hospital or ongoing treatment context.
I confirmed the future treatment plan with my attending physician.
Please follow the instructions of the doctor in charge while you are hospitalized.
primary care physician; family doctor; GP
One's regular doctor for general health management, often in a clinic setting. Equivalent to a family doctor or general practitioner.
I caught a cold, so I first saw my primary care physician.
She has been seeing the same family doctor for many years.
I consulted my attending physician before the surgery.
I'm taking the medicine according to my doctor's instructions.
It's important to have a primary care doctor as you get older.
I wasn't feeling well, so I had my doctor examine me.