Throughout its run,Grey’s Anatomyhas featured many doctors with quirks and individual personalities.
The surgeons in this series each have their own contexts that impact their stories.
The interpersonal relationships of the Grey-Sloan Memorial surgeons are what make the series so compelling.
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While many stories revolve around the surgeons' romantic relationships, they are still fictional doctors with fictional patients.
He made a poor impression on his colleagues at first and came across as both arrogant and dismissive.
While she initially intends to focus on neurosurgery, she eventually becomes a skilled trauma surgeon.
She failed her board exams on her first try.
However, she overcame this and returned to the hospital as an attending physician.
April often hides her incredible surgical skills under layers of anxiety and insecurity.
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She is able to take directions well, which allows her to refine her skills.
She was hired after the previous head of pediatric surgery had passed away.
She is known to be sweet and quirky at times.
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Robbins repeatedly demonstrates her skill as a surgeon by recognizing the unique challenges that come with treating pediatric patients.
Throughout her time on the series, Torres showed her ability to take innovative approaches to patient care.
Torres balances giving patients hope with setting realistic expectations.
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This balance made her an exceptional surgeon who always had her patients in mind.
He resigned from this role before resuming it.
He resigned yet again but went on to be the head of the residency program at the hospital.
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Weber has always been a leader onGrey’s Anatomy, regardless of his official title.
His leadership skills are part of what makes him an incredible surgeon.
He has honed his skills over many years and has seen the medical field change drastically.
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Weber is humble but shows that he never forgets how exceptional he is.
She eventually became Chief of Neurosurgery after overcoming often overwhelming odds.
Amelia Shepard’s experiences recovering from addiction and facing life-altering tragedies make her an infinitely more compassionate surgeon.
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She is Derek’s former wife and sleeps with his best friend, Mark Sloan (Eric Dane).
Montgomery’s romantic entanglements are arguably the least interesting things about her as a character.
Meredith Grey narrates the series, andGrey’s Anatomyis mainly told from her perspective.
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Meredith Grey’s arc inGrey’s Anatomyis so much of what makes the series magnetic.
Watching her gain confidence as she grows into her profession makes her an endearing character to follow.
She is well aware of her own weaknesses and deficits and stops at nothing to rectify them.
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She is another example of a character who uses her personal tragedies to become more empathetic towards her patients.
1Miranda Bailey
Played by Chandra Wilson
There would simply be noGrey’s Anatomywithout Miranda Bailey.
She is introduced as a resident at the beginning of the series, mentoring surgical interns.
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She becomes an attending physician and goes on to be Chief of Surgery.
She becomes much more than a mentor to many of the interns who she trains.
Bailey’s determination makes her a formidable ally to her colleagues and her patients.
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