No, typically you would use either "Dr." before the name or include educational credentials after the name, not both. For example, you could use "Dr. John Smith" or "John Smith, PhD."
Yes, it is proper to use "Dr." as a title before your name if you have earned a doctoral degree, such as a Ph.D., MD, or Ed.D. Listing credentials, such as Ph.D. or M.D., after your name is also common practice in professional settings to indicate your expertise.
In most cases, the use of "Dr." as a prefix before a name is reserved for individuals with a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.). However, "Er." is not commonly used as an academic or professional suffix and may not be recognized or understood in the same way. It is best to use the appropriate title based on your specific qualifications and credentials.
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You can contact the Hospital that the doctor is registerd with to verify his credentials. You can also do some research on the doctor at patients.about.com. There are internet resources that you can use to check your doctors credentials. One of the best sites is healthgrades.com. To check on your doctor enter his name at: http://www.healthgrades.com/find-a-doctor.
Dr. Smith holds a Ph.D.
No, use one or the other. Whichever one you choose, though, stay consistent. You can use M.D. on an address label, but use Dr. in the salutation of a letter.
it was his middle name
Walter J. Smith, Jr., MD. Never use Dr and MD (or PhD) in the same name.
No, unless he/she has a PhD
IF the doctors both have the same last name you, use Drs. Smith or Drs. Jones.Addressing two or more doctors with different last names, use Dr. A. Smith and Dr B. Jones.
Yes, individuals with a Ph.D. can use the title "Dr." before their name.
It was his mother's maiden name