# Dr. Earl Patten — Babbitt character guide

> Dr. Earl Patten in Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Patten, Patten

**First appearance:** 0000-chapter-i

## Who they are

A physician and friend of Babbitt's social circle.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/chapter-xxxiii)

Initially examines Mrs. Babbitt at home, suspects appendicitis, and calls in Dr. Dilling for surgery.

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/i)

The family doctor who first examines Myra and later brings in Dr. Dilling for the surgery.

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