### Question
What is the definition of physician?


### Answer
The definition of **physician** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 11151*:

> a doctor of medicine or osteopathy or a doctor of dental surgery or medical dentistry legally authorized to practice medicine and surgery or dentistry by a State (or any individual who, without authority holds himself or herself out to be so authorized)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 117-ENCOURAGING GOOD FAITH PROFESSIONAL REVIEW ACTIVITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-DEFINITIONS AND REPORTS**

