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-->'''Doctor Strange:''' Doctor Richards.\\
'''Reed Richards:''' Doctor Strange.\\
'''Tony Stark:''' You guys ''love'' calling yourself Doctor. I have ''three'' doctorates, you don't see me -\\

* A superhero bigwig meeting in ''ComicBook/NewAvengers'':

* When Creator/TerryPratchett (who had multiple honorary doctorates because universities are full of Discworld fans) contacted BigNameFan Dr Pat Harkin for advice on pathology (such as [[Literature/UnseenAcademicals how much force is required to twist a man's head off]]) he would greet him with "Dr Harkin? It's Dr Dr Dr Dr Dr Pratchett."

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Not to be confused with the 1989 sitcom ''Series/DoctorDoctor'', [[WesternAnimation/TheSecretShow the leader of T.H.E.M.]], [[Series/DoctorWho a meeting between the Doctors]], [[StockShticks "Doctor, Doctor" jokes]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8el7A3LC3rI that song by the Thompson Twins]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlPHmYtqSdA that other song by Robert Palmer]], or [[NotThatKindOfDoctor people who hold more than one kind of doctorate]].

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Cars 2}}'': "[=McQueen=], [[UsefulNotes/HMTheQueen the Queen]]. The Queen, [=McQueen=]."

* On ''Series/{{NCIS}}'', when it's revealed that Jimmy Palmer passed his ME exam and earned his doctorate, Ducky seems to enjoy calling his assistant "Doctor Palmer" instead of "Mister Palmer".
* Subverted by Brennan on ''Series/{{Bones}}'', who makes a point of addressing her interns as "Mr./Miss Last Name," as a subtle means of reminding them that they aren't yet doctors. For her interns and colleagues who ''are'' doctors, she isn't as strict about using the title (though she still usually does).
** Also inverted in one episode where she makes a point of thanking a chiropractor witness with the line "even though you [[NotThatKindOfDoctor aren't actually a medical doctor]]." As she's leaving, he points out that ''she'' [[{{Hypocrite}} isn't a medical doctor either]]. It's not often someone gets to knock Brennan off her pedestal like that.

* Kermit and Pepe do this in ''Film/MuppetsFromSpace''.

* In ''VideoGame/HalfLife'', in the co-op game "Decay", one of the first security guards Collete Green and Gina Cross meet on their way to work greets them with "Good morning doctor, (beat) doctor."

When several people of similar (and high) rank or professional stature are gathered, and greet each other with their titles. For the principals, it is short hand for "Wow, we are all really awesome and successful. Isn't that awesome?" For the audience, it serves to point out that this is a meeting of Big Wigs, who will make Important Decisions and discuss Important Things.

'''Cameron:''' [[OverlyLongGag Doctor.]] (''shakes hands'')

Seen with doctors, high ranking military officers, and [[BlueBlood members of nobility and aristocracy]]. A variant is to have introductions between people with the same name. Can be combined with RockyRollCall. This trope is almost always played for laughs, and happens to be TruthInTelevision.

-->'''Tower guy:''' We're all ready sir. This is Captain [=McCrosky=], Captain Roberts, Captain Kramer, Captain Kolosomo. Captain Henshaw, this is Captain Gatz. Captain Kramer, Captain Gatz. Captain Henshaw, Captain Roberts...

* In ''Film/Firestorm1998'', there is a scene where Wynt (the retired chief) and Jesse (the current chief) keep calling each other 'Chief'. In Jesse's case, it is out of respect (and habit) while Wynt is driving home the point that Jesse in now the one in charge.

* ''Frasier'': when Lilith and Frasier introduce themselves to the headmaster of Marbury Academy in the episode "A Little Thanksgiving." The scene is immediately prefaced with the title card, "Stop saying 'Doctor'."
* Done in a fantasy on ''Series/That70sShow'' when Fez is upgraded in the same manner as Series/TheSixMillionDollarMan, except he isn't as needy and obsessive over girls when Eric, Kelso and Hyde all shake hands. Then given a one-two punch of comedy when Kelso leans in to kiss Eric, prompting a surprised rejecting, "Whoa, Doctor..." from Eric.

** Also inverted in one episode where she makes a point of thanking a chiropractor witness with the line "even though you [[NotThatKindOfDoctor aren't actually a medical doctor]]." As she's leaving, he points out that ''she'' [[{{Hypocrite}} isn't a medical doctor either.]] It's not often someone gets to knock Brennan off her pedestal like that.
* ''Series/FromTheEarthToTheMoon'': After their successful mission, the crew of Apollo 12, all Navy officers, receive a call from [[UsefulNotes/RichardNixon President Nixon]] to congratulate them and inform them that they've been promoted to Captain. After the call they all congratulate each other on their new ranks, "Congratulations, Captain.", "Thank you, Captain."

* In ''VideoGame/HalfLife'', in the co-op game "Decay", one of the first security guard Collete Green and Gina Cross meet on their way to work greets them with "Good morning doctor, (beat) doctor."

* ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'': A RunningGag in the show revolves around the main cast's superiors greeting each of them as "Dr. [Last Name]" until they get to Howard, the only one without a doctorate, who's referred to as "''Mr.'' Wolowitz" in a sneering tone of voice.