Medical English Vocabulary for Doctor Visits & US Healthcare

🎧 In this episode, you will learn essential Medical English vocabulary for doctor visits, checkups, and routine healthcare in the United States. You’ll hear how Americans talk about primary care physicians, specialists, annual exams, blood draws, lab tests, and follow-up appointments.

The episode also explains common U.S. healthcare terms that confuse many English learners, including copay, referral, and authorization. You’ll understand how these terms are used in real conversations at clinics, hospitals, and doctor’s offices.

This lesson is ideal for B1–B2 English learners who want to communicate more confidently in medical situations. Whether you live in the U.S. or simply want to expand your vocabulary, this episode will help you understand and use practical English connected to health and medical care.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Physician – A formal term for a doctor, especially in a medical context.

2) Primary care physician (PCP) – A doctor you see regularly for general health checkups.

3) Specialist – A doctor who focuses on a specific area of medicine.

4) Checkup – A routine visit to a doctor to make sure you are healthy.

5) Blood draw – When blood is taken for medical tests.

6) Labs – Short for laboratory tests, often involving blood, urine, or other samples.

7) Family medicine doctor – A primary care doctor who treats patients of all ages.

8) Internal medicine doctor – A primary care doctor who treats only adult.

9) Pediatrician – A doctor who treats children and teenagers under 18.

10) Follow up – To return to a doctor for continued care after an appointment or treatment.

11) Copay – The money a patient pays for a medical service in addition to what insurance covers.

12) Chronic condition – A long-term health problem, like diabetes or high blood pressure.