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I have a doctor appointment vs I have a doctor's appointment

The phrases are both acceptable, but they would be used in dissimilar contexts. 'I have a doctor appointment' is less common and informal, while 'I have a doctor's appointment' is the more standard and formal way to express this idea.
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This phrase is correct but less common and informal.

"I have a doctor appointment"

This phrase is a shortened and informal way to express that you have an appointment with a doctor.

Examples:

  • I have a dentist appointment later today.
  • She has a therapist appointment next week.
  • Sep 3, 2024 ...I have a doctor's appointment:” How to notify your boss or team. It might seem straightforward, but even the most smooth-talking people can ...
  • Nov 13, 2019 ... ... I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon. I can't meet you for lunch on Friday; I have a doctor's appointment that afternoon. Upvote ·. 93.
  • I have a doctor's appointment scheduled but no transportation, can you help me? Yes - please call our NY Connects 845-615-3710. Aging. Show All Answers. 1 ...
  • Aug 2, 2021 ... ... I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow or you say I have an ... I read on the Internet that “I have a doctor appointment” is correct also but not ...
  • Aug 6, 2018 ... Q: Why do I use a possessive when I say, “I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday”? I never hear anyone say, “I have a doctor appointment.
  • Oct 29, 2021 ... So sorry for at 2:30 today, I have a doctor appointment we will be open tomorrow at regular time.
  • Translations in context of "doctor's appointment" in English-Romanian from Reverso Context: I have a doctor's appointment, anyway.
  • I am an employee or student, but I have a doctor's appointment; I am a patient or I am visiting a patient. Am I allowed to park in patient parking during my ...
  • Oct 13, 2020 ... I don't have an ID card yet, and I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. What should I do? · For doctor office visits, contact your doctor prior ...
  • Aug 2, 2024 ... I got a job but I have a doctor's appointment during training. Discussions. So I got an interview finally and the start date is next month ...

Alternatives:

  • I have an appointment with the doctor.
  • I have an appointment at the doctor's office.

This phrase is the standard and formal way to express having an appointment with a doctor.

"I have a doctor's appointment"

This phrase is the more common and formal way to express that you have an appointment with a doctor.

Examples:

  • I have a doctor's appointment at 3 p.m.
  • She has a dentist's appointment tomorrow.
  • Sep 3, 2024 ...I have a doctor's appointment:” How to notify your boss or team. It might seem straightforward, but even the most smooth-talking people can ...
  • Nov 13, 2019 ... ... I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon. I can't meet you for lunch on Friday; I have a doctor's appointment that afternoon. Upvote ·. 93.
  • I have a doctor's appointment scheduled but no transportation, can you help me? Yes - please call our NY Connects 845-615-3710. Aging. Show All Answers. 1 ...
  • Aug 2, 2021 ... Both make perfect sense, I personally tend to say I have a doctor's appointment, but I've heard both and grammatically they are both correct.
  • Aug 6, 2018 ... Q: Why do I use a possessive when I say, “I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday”? I never hear anyone say, “I have a doctor appointment.
  • Translations in context of "doctor's appointment" in English-Romanian from Reverso Context: I have a doctor's appointment, anyway.
  • I am an employee or student, but I have a doctor's appointment; I am a patient or I am visiting a patient. Am I allowed to park in patient parking during my ...
  • Oct 13, 2020 ... I don't have an ID card yet, and I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. What should I do? · For doctor office visits, contact your doctor prior ...
  • Translations in context of "have a doctor's appointment" in English-Russian from Reverso Context: I have a doctor's appointment in the city.
  • Aug 2, 2024 ... I got a job but I have a doctor's appointment during training. Discussions. So I got an interview finally and the start date is next month ...

Alternatives:

  • I have an appointment with the doctor.
  • I have an appointment at the doctor's office.

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