“What is the correct form of address for a husband and wife that are both medical physicians?” — Becky Kizer
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This would have to be two lines: The Honorable Bob Judge
Barbara Judge, M.D.
What about in the case where the wife only is a doctor and the husband is a judge? I struggle with how best to address them by letter.
Claudia, I work in a research facility where several doctors are married to other doctors. I like your response the best of all examples shown.
Drs.
Dr. and Dr. Smith or Dr. Jane Smith and Dr. John Smith.
Dr. & Dr. John Doe or
Dr. John & Dr. Jane Doe or
Dr. John Doe & Dr. Jane Smith
If this is for a letter, it would be:
Dr. … (wife’s full name)
Dr. … (husband’s full name)
Address
Dear Drs. … (husband’s surname):
This information is from Gregg Reference Manual. What a great help tool!
A doctor I use is married to a doctor. I would introduce them as, for example, Doctors John and Jane Doe.
Depending on the formality of the situation, either of the following are appropriate for correspondence: Dear Drs. Smith, or Dear Drs. Sam and Suzie. Works the same way when talking with/about them.
I understood that you put, for example, Drs. **** & Jane Jones.