Our 7 Favorite Current TV Doctors for National Doctors’ Day (PHOTOS)
Portia Robinson, General Hospital
A new face on the screen, Portia (Brook Kerr) has joined the medical staff of America’s longest-running soap opera. As General Hospital fans have come to expect, she brings family drama and secrets to unravel with more sure to come.
General Hospital, Weekdays, 3/2c, ABC
Conrad Hawkins, The Resident
Brilliant and confident, Conrad (Matt Czuchry) might come off as tough on those working under him, but at the end of the day, he wants every new doctor to be the best doctor they can be. Relentless in his efforts, he puts in his all for his coworkers and his patients every day.
The Resident, Tuesdays, 8/7c, Fox
Max Goodwin, New Amsterdam
When Max (Ryan Eggold) takes over at New Amsterdam Medical Center, he’s looking to shake things up in the best way possible. Always looking for better ways to serve his patients, he is ambitious, hardworking, and refuses to be stopped by anything in his path.
New Amsterdam, Tuesdays, 9/8c, NBC
Carol Kenney, Carol's Second Act
Our favorite doctor in training Carol Kenney (Patricia Heaton) will stop at nothing to make her dream a reality. After raising two children and going through a divorce, her decision to finally go to med school is simply inspiring. While juggling her new job, ex-husband, and new office romance, Carol always manages to keep us laughing!
Carol’s Second Act, CBS
Shaun Murphy, The Good Doctor
What young autistic surgeon Shaun (Freddie Highmore) may lack in bedside manner, he makes up for in intelligence and life-saving capabilities for his patients. While adjusting to his new job at prestigious St. Bonaventure Hospital, Shaun also navigates the complexities of love and friendship in the workplace.
The Good Doctor, Mondays, 10/9c, ABC
Will Halstead, Chicago Med
Stubborn but compassionate, Will (Nick Gehlfuss) is always trying to do what’s best for his patients, no matter the cost. From brotherly drama with Chicago P.D. officer Jay (Jesse Lee Soffer) to rocky romantic relationships, Will manages it all while never letting his patients down.
Chicago Med, Wednesdays, 8/7c, NBC
Meredith Grey, Grey's Anatomy
While all of the doctors on Grey’s Anatomy have captivated us over the show’s 15 years on the air, Meredith’s (Ellen Pompeo) journey has been front and center. Through all of the ups and downs, audiences have followed her from intern to doctor and mother, and we still can’t get enough of her.
Grey’s Anatomy, Thursdays, 9/8c, ABC
It’s National Doctors’ Day, and what better way to celebrate than with some of our favorite fictional medical experts? While these faux doctors might not really be able to perform a surgery or help heal a broken bone, they always keep us coming back for more!
From tension and heartbreak to heroism and heart-warming moments, you won’t want to miss these medical shows and their stars. From sitcoms to soap operas, these are just what the doctor ordered!
Click through the gallery above to see our picks, from the Grey of Grey’s Anatomy to the doctor who always wants to help on New Amsterdam.
