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at the doctor's vs at the doctors

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'At the doctor's' is used to refer to being at a specific doctor's office or clinic, while 'at the doctors' is used to refer to being at a place where multiple doctors work or gather.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1142 views

at the doctor's

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to being at a specific doctor's office or clinic.

This phrase is used to indicate the location of a specific doctor's office or clinic. It shows possession by using the possessive form 'doctor's.'

Examples:

I'm at the doctor's office for my check-up.
She works at the doctor's clinic down the street.
He's waiting at the doctor's for his test results.

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Nov 6, 2012 ... ... me) and probably by all native speakers of BrE. For something a little more complete: I'm at the doctor's office or I'm at the dermatology clinic.
Aug 15, 2013 ... At the Doctor's Office | Part 1 | Easy English Conversation Practice | ESL. Mark Kulek. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 37,502 ...
Sep 22, 2014 ... Everyday Conversations Learning American English Around Town Dialogue 2-2: At the Doctor's Office DOCTOR: What seems to be the ...
A good experience at the doctor's office can lead to better health. Consumers report different experiences among health care providers in the important areas of ...

Alternatives:

at the physician's
at the medical center
at the clinic
at the hospital
at the healthcare facility

at the doctors

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to being at a place where multiple doctors work or gather.

This phrase is used to indicate the location where multiple doctors work or gather. It does not show possession but rather refers to a general location.

Examples:

She's at the doctors discussing the new treatment options.
We need to go to the doctors to get a second opinion.
They are meeting at the doctors' conference.

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Apr 17, 2012 ... Aidan and Julian at the Doctors. Nicole Merry. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 20. Subscription preferences. Loading... Loading... Working.
May 31, 2011 ... Speak Up: At The Doctors Office. The Joint Commission. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 1,109. Subscription preferences. Loading.
May 31, 2013 ... Music video by Dr Feelgood performing Down At the Doctors. (P) 2013 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd ...
Apr 29, 2007 ... Dr Feelgood - 12. Down At The Doctors. deburzacovengo. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 1,404. Subscription preferences. Loading.

Alternatives:

at the medical facility
at the hospital
at the healthcare center
at the clinic
at the physician's offices

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