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I went to a doctor. vs I went to the doctor.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I went to a doctor.' is more general and can refer to any doctor. 'I went to the doctor.' is specific and refers to a particular or regular doctor known to the speaker.
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This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to visiting any doctor in general.

"I went to a doctor."

This phrase is more general and does not specify a particular doctor. It can be used when talking about a visit to any doctor for medical treatment.

Examples:

  • I went to a doctor for a check-up.
  • She went to a doctor to get a prescription.
  • They went to a doctor for a second opinion.
  • He went to a doctor for a consultation.
  • We went to a doctor for advice.
  • May 31, 2017 ... Usually, it's "I went to a doctor" or "I visited a doctor". – SovereignSun. Commented May 31, 2017 at 13:35. 4. I would say it's short for "the ...
  • Jan 5, 2015 ... and I went to a doctor this morning. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
  • Mar 9, 2022 ... My family told me I looked really pale. Finally, I went to a doctor.” Unexplained and unexpected weight loss. “Most people get a bit heavier ...
  • Jan 28, 2021 ... I went to a doctor's appointment and was supposed to go to work for half of the day afterwards but I didn't, now my boss is asking why, what ...
  • Jul 11, 2019 ... Finally I chose to stop and I went to a doctor that prescribes Suboxone. For the first 3 years I had insurance, although the doctor only ...
  • Nov 17, 2021 ... I went to a doctor for trigger point injections. He marked the spots and proceeded. However he did a facet joint.
  • May 16, 2024 ... I went to a doctor that took my coverage... they did all my lab work at a place that does NOT cover me. Now I owe $2000! Plan Benefits. I ...
  • Feb 24, 2016 ... ... I Went to a doctor and asked: Who Is Jesus? He replied: Jesus is the greatest physician. I Went to a hunter and asked: Who is Jesus? He ...
  • May 13, 2019 ...I went to a doctor complaining about being in pain all the time. He laughed at me and told me that I was just getting older and that if I ...

Alternatives:

  • I went to see a doctor.
  • I visited a doctor.
  • I consulted a doctor.
  • I saw a doctor.
  • I went to a medical professional.

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a specific doctor known to the speaker.

"I went to the doctor."

This phrase is more specific and refers to a particular doctor that the speaker has in mind. It is commonly used when talking about a visit to a specific doctor for medical treatment.

Examples:

  • I went to the doctor for my annual check-up.
  • She went to the doctor for her flu symptoms.
  • They went to the doctor for their child's vaccination.
  • He went to the doctor for his back pain.
  • We went to the doctor for our test results.
  • Oct 25, 2009 ... ... I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains I looked to the children, I drank from the fountains There's more than one answer to these ...
  • May 16, 2022 ... "I went to the doctor" implies that you went to the doctor's office or clinic to receive medical attention. It is a simple statement of fact, ...
  • I went to the doctor, I went to the mountains. I looked to the children, I drank from the fountains. There's more than one answer to these questions. Pointing ...
  • May 30, 2023 ... I went to the doctor with a suspicious-looking mole. He told me they all look that way and I should have left it in the yard. Archived post ...
  • May 17, 2023 ... I went to the doctor a few months ago and they told me my eyesight had gotten worse. And it had. After spending so much time staring at ...
  • Jan 23, 2009 ... I went to the doctor and asked if they took my health insurance before I arranged for an appointment. I was informed by.
  • Feb 22, 2021 ... I went to the doctor to be examined for pain in several places in my arm. “It hurts when I do this,” I noted, while placing my arm straight ...
  • Sep 30, 2016 ... ... i went to the doctor. i couldn't see anything when i got up it was all white. i was scared i was going to go blind or something. we dropped ...
  • And I went to the doctor (Woo!), I went to the mountains. I looked to the children, I drank from the fountains · There's more than one answer to these ...
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... But I went to the doctor, and he said, and this is true, he said, you heal faster than anyone I've ever seen. Nobody is healthier than you. And ...

Alternatives:

  • I went to see the doctor.
  • I visited the doctor.
  • I consulted the doctor.
  • I saw the doctor.
  • I went to my doctor.

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