Professional Salutations for Doctors: Addressing Male and Female Physicians

The professional salutation for any physician is "Dr. [Last Name]" regardless of gender.

  • Female: "Dr. Jane Doe" or "Dr. Doe"
  • Male: "Dr. John Doe" or "Dr. Doe"

In formal correspondence: "Dr. Jane Doe, MD" or "Jane Doe, MD". Avoid "Mrs./Ms./Mr." for physicians.

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