Doctor (Trainer class)/Anime

Unlike their real world counterparts, Pokémon Doctors do not appear to be preferred over Nurse Joy and the healing capabilities of Pokémon Centers. This seems to be evidenced by all of the doctors in the operating on their own or in small offices located some distance from Pokémon Centers. Doctors have a wide range of knowledge, being able to treat many symptoms and knowing what types of and other healing items to use. Some doctors are also experts with evolution.

In Gonna Rule The School!, a Pokémon Doctor's class was taught at the Pokémon Trainers' School in Rustboro City.

In Delcatty Got Your Tongue, and  visited a Pokémon clinic located in Foothill Town. It is run by Dr. Abby, a Top Coordinator who decided to learn about natural Pokémon medicine after her was badly injured in a.

In The Brockster Is In!, Nurse Joy suggested to that he become a Pokémon Doctor after witnessing him treat a group of ed Pokémon. In the next episode, Brock revealed that he would follow her advice and study to become a Doctor.

Notably, Pokémon Doctors have been present in the anime long before the Trainer class was first introduced in the games.

Notable Doctors

 * See also: 


 * Dr. Anna
 * Dr. Abby
 * Dr. Moss
 * Dr. White