Elliot Reid

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Elliot Reid
Scrubs character
First appearance"My First Day"
Last appearance"Our Stuff Gets Real"
Created byBill Lawrence
In-universe information
TitleDoctor
OccupationDoctor
FamilySimon Reid (father), Lily Reid (mother)
SpouseJohn Dorian (husband)
ChildrenUnnamed child
NationalityAmerican


Elliot Reid is a fictional character from the American television series Scrubs, portrayed by Sarah Chalke. She is a doctor and one of the main characters of the series.

Character Background[edit | edit source]

Elliot Reid was born to Simon and Lily Reid. She comes from a wealthy family and had a privileged upbringing. Despite her family's wealth, Elliot has a strained relationship with her parents, particularly her father, who is a strict and demanding figure.

Education and Career[edit | edit source]

Elliot attended Brown University for her undergraduate studies and later graduated from Harvard Medical School. She began her medical career as an intern at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she met and formed close relationships with John Dorian, Christopher Turk, and Carla Espinosa.

Personality[edit | edit source]

Elliot is known for her neurotic and sometimes insecure personality. She is highly intelligent and dedicated to her work but often struggles with self-doubt and anxiety. Throughout the series, she grows more confident and assertive, both personally and professionally.

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Elliot has a complex romantic relationship with John Dorian, also known as J.D. They have an on-again, off-again relationship throughout the series, eventually getting married and having a child together. She is also close friends with Carla Espinosa and Christopher Turk, who provide her with support and guidance.

Professional Development[edit | edit source]

Over the course of the series, Elliot evolves from an insecure intern to a competent and confident attending physician. She faces numerous challenges, including difficult patients, demanding supervisors, and personal struggles, but ultimately becomes a respected doctor at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Elliot's full name is Elliot Reid, M.D.
  • She has a habit of over-explaining medical conditions to her patients.
  • Elliot is fluent in German, a skill she occasionally uses in the series.

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References[edit | edit source]

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