List of fictional doctors
List of Fictional Doctors is a comprehensive enumeration of characters from various media including literature, film, television, and video games, who are recognized for their roles as medical professionals or scientists with a doctoral degree. These characters have made significant contributions to their respective narratives, often serving as key protagonists, antagonists, or supporting characters. This list aims to highlight the diversity and impact of fictional doctors across genres and mediums.
Literature[edit | edit source]
- Dr. Victor Frankenstein - A character from Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. Dr. Frankenstein is a scientist obsessed with the creation of life, leading to the birth of his infamous monster.
- Dr. John H. Watson - The loyal friend and biographer of Sherlock Holmes in the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Though primarily known as a detective's assistant, Watson is a skilled physician.
- Dr. Henry Jekyll - From Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Dr. Jekyll is a London lawyer who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde.
Film[edit | edit source]
- Dr. Hannibal Lecter - A brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer from the Hannibal series of films, based on the novels by Thomas Harris.
- Dr. Emmett Brown - A key character in the Back to the Future trilogy, Dr. Brown is an eccentric scientist who invents the time-traveling DeLorean.
Television[edit | edit source]
- Dr. Gregory House - The protagonist of the television series House, M.D., Dr. House is a medical genius with a specialty in diagnostic medicine, known for his unconventional approach and abrasive bedside manner.
- Dr. Meredith Grey - The titular character of Grey's Anatomy, Dr. Grey is a general surgeon at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, navigating the challenges of a medical career and personal life.
Video Games[edit | edit source]
- Dr. Neo Cortex - The main antagonist of the Crash Bandicoot video game series, Dr. Cortex is a mad scientist with plans for world domination.
- Dr. Angela "Mercy" Ziegler - A character from the video game Overwatch, Dr. Ziegler is a field medic and first responder, known for her healing abilities and commitment to helping others.
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The above list represents a selection of fictional doctors known for their memorable contributions to their respective stories. It is by no means exhaustive, as the archetype of the doctor or scientist plays a pivotal role in many narratives across different forms of media. These characters often embody themes of ethics, power, knowledge, and the human condition, making them integral to the stories they inhabit.
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