Television's best doctors - Houston Chronicle
Television's best doctors
A trip to the hospital isn't a big deal anymore with doctors like these.
By By Andrea Waguespack
George Clooney played Dr. Doug Ross in 'ER.'
George Clooney played Dr. Doug Ross in 'ER.'
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George Clooney played Dr. Doug Ross in 'ER.' Photo-1070227.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Mindy Kaling plays an every-girl gynecologist named Dr. Mindy Lahiri on the romcom 'The Mindy Project.'
Mindy Kaling plays an every-girl gynecologist named Dr. Mindy Lahiri on the romcom 'The Mindy Project.'
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Hugh Laurie played Dr. Gregory House, the know-it-all doctor who really did know it all on 'House, M.D.'
Hugh Laurie played Dr. Gregory House, the know-it-all doctor who really did know it all on 'House, M.D.'
Hugh Laurie played Dr. Gregory House, the know-it-all doctor who... Photo-3487893.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Dr. Cristina Yang (played by Sandra Oh) on ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' has been diagnosing fictitious patients since 2005 before leaving the show in 2014.
Dr. Cristina Yang (played by Sandra Oh) on ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' has been diagnosing fictitious patients since 2005 before leaving the show in 2014.
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Dr. Cristina Yang (played by Sandra Oh) on ABC's... Photo-1313219.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Chris Parnell (center) played the goofy Dr. Spaceman on '30... Photo-2313156.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Dr. Julius Hibbert, the family physician from 'The Simpsons': "If you ever need a prescription, no questions asked..."
Dr. Julius Hibbert, the family physician from 'The Simpsons': "If you ever need a prescription, no questions asked..."
Photo: Fox
Dr. Julius Hibbert, the family physician from 'The... Photo-1304025.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Zach Braff played the sometimes annoying, self-doubting Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian on the popular medical sitcom 'Scrubs.
Zach Braff played the sometimes annoying, self-doubting Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian on the popular medical sitcom 'Scrubs.
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J.D.'s a distant second to his mentor Dr. Perry Cox, who was played by John C. McGinley on Scrubs.
J.D.'s a distant second to his mentor Dr. Perry Cox, who was played by John C. McGinley on Scrubs.
Photo: Chris Pizzello
J.D.'s a distant second to his mentor Dr. Perry Cox, who was... Photo-3291970.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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While other teens played with toys, Neil Patrick Harris played a pre-pubescent doctor on 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' in the early '90s.
While other teens played with toys, Neil Patrick Harris played a pre-pubescent doctor on 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' in the early '90s.
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While other teens played with toys, Neil Patrick Harris played a... Photo-1453773.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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We can't forget McDreamy, aka Dr. Derek Shepherd who was played by Patrick Dempsey on 'Grey's Anatomy.'
We can't forget McDreamy, aka Dr. Derek Shepherd who was played by Patrick Dempsey on 'Grey's Anatomy.'
Photo: ABC
We can't forget McDreamy, aka Dr. Derek Shepherd who was... Photo-1313232.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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The wildly popular doctor from 'Doctor Who' has been played by several different actors through the decades.
 
The wildly popular doctor from 'Doctor Who' has been played by several different actors through the decades.
 
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The wildly popular doctor from 'Doctor Who' has been... Photo-4362322.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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While other TV doctors may have told us what was wrong with our hearts, Dr. Huxtable (played by Bill Cosby) showed us how to use our hearts on 'The Cosby Show.'
While other TV doctors may have told us what was wrong with our hearts, Dr. Huxtable (played by Bill Cosby) showed us how to use our hearts on 'The Cosby Show.'
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Kelsey Grammer played Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist who also has a radio show on the 1990s TV show 'Frasier.'
Kelsey Grammer played Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist who also has a radio show on the 1990s TV show 'Frasier.'
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Dr. Ross Geller, played by David Schwimmer, on 'Friends.'  Sure, as a paleontologist he's technically a doctor, but don't tell him that.
Dr. Ross Geller, played by David Schwimmer, on 'Friends.'  Sure, as a paleontologist he's technically a doctor, but don't tell him that.
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Dr. Ross Geller, played by David Schwimmer, on... Photo-883174.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Great Scott! Doc Brown (played by Christopher Lloyd, left) rode into our hearts on that time-traveling Deloreon on the ''Back the the Future' series. Though he, like Ross Geller, isn't a medical doctor, he still has an honorary spot on this list.  
Great Scott! Doc Brown (played by Christopher Lloyd, left) rode into our hearts on that time-traveling Deloreon on the ''Back the the Future' series. Though he, like Ross Geller, isn't a medical doctor, he ... more
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Great Scott! Doc Brown (played by Christopher Lloyd, left) rode... Photo-1284157.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Dr. Quinn, played by Jane Seymour, on the popular 1990s show... Photo-1274011.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Special Agent Dana Scully, played by Gillian Anderson (left), is a medical doctor who investigates the paranormal on 'The X-files.'
 
Special Agent Dana Scully, played by Gillian Anderson (left), is a medical doctor who investigates the paranormal on 'The X-files.'
 
Special Agent Dana Scully, played by Gillian Anderson (left), is a... Photo-3985480.79404 - Houston Chronicle
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Cpt. Benjamin Franklin Hawkeye Pierce was played by Alan Alda on the hit medical TV show 'M*A*S*H' back in the 1970s and 1980s.
Cpt. Benjamin Franklin Hawkeye Pierce was played by Alan Alda on the hit medical TV show 'M*A*S*H' back in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Television's best doctors