intensivist
noun
in·ten·siv·ist in-ˈten(t)-sə-vəst 
plural intensivists
: a physician who specializes in the care and treatment of patients in intensive care
An intensivist may also be referred to as a critical care specialist. Doctors who receive training in internal medicine, general surgery, anesthesiology or pediatrics can become board-certified intensivists with the appropriate training.
R. J. Ignelzi
R. J. Ignelzi
Word History
Etymology
intensive entry 1 + -ist entry 1
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
intensivist
noun
in·ten·siv·ist in-ˈten(t)-sə-vəst
: a physician who specializes in the care and treatment of patients in intensive care