You’ve heard of the sex change specialist Gary Alter, M.D. plastic surgeon and urologist? He’s sometimes seen on Dr. 90210.

Even his publicist puts a (really!!) after his name in his news releases. However, Dr. Alter is not the only doctor with a name that reflects his daily work life.

In addition to the dentist, Dr. Payne and the proctologist, Dr. Butz, you have to wonder why some people don’t just go to court and officially change their names. Would you make an appointment with the dermatologist Dr. Skinner? Makes you think, huh?

A quick scan of the medical world reveals some other off-the-wall doctor names.

Two dentists, Doctors French and Fry, are in practice together. Other dentists include Doctors Pullen, Pulley, Yankum, Hurter, Fangman, Toothaker and finally, Doctors Holler and Hurt who, thankfully, do not practice together. Can you imagine the sign on their door? “Holler & Hurt Dentistry?” (Oh yeah, don’t confuse these two guys with Dr. Yell, the obstetrician who, uh, shall we say, works the other end of the street.)

Of course, if you would be reluctant to see the dentist Dr. Fear, you can always go see Dr. Bliss, Dr. Shugar or Dr. Sweet (I know what you are thinking — Shugar and Sweet don’t practice together!)

You might really flinch at the mention of dentists Doctors Mangle; De Kay; Butcher; Nasti and Rensch who pronounces his name “wrench.”

Suppose your knees are really knocking and you opt for anesthesia? Take your choice of Dr. Mistry, Dr. Ether or, my personal favorite, Dr. Comfort.

Veterinarians are also on the list of professionals who are named according to their work. Appropriately named Vets include Doctors Fish, Pett, Shepard, Basset, Katz, Hogg, Fox, Parrott, Bowser and Wolff. It’s said that an actual English Veterinarian Dr. Doolittle talks to all of them.

And keep an ear out for veterinarians Doctors Howell, Barker, Woof, and Nay.

You’ll also find a Dr. Wagy who pronounces his name “waggy.”