der Chefarzt
Translation
chief physician, head physician, senior consultant
Examples
Der Chefarzt leitet die Abteilung.
The chief physician heads the department.
Ich habe einen Termin beim Chefarzt.
I have an appointment with the chief physician.
Grammar Patterns
der Chefarzt chief physician The chief physician is responsible for the clinic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leitender Arzt (leading doctor), Primar (in Austria)
Etymology
Composed of 'Chef' (chief, head) and 'Arzt' (doctor).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'chief' of all the 'doctors' (Arzt) in a hospital.