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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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Last updated: July 30, 2024 • 43290 views

I went to a doctor.

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to visiting any doctor in general.

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.

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Last updated: October 27, 2024

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.

I went to the doctor.

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

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.

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Last updated: October 27, 2024

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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