Dr. Grabow

VII

Diagnoses Christian's ailment as minor but internally reflects on the chronic overindulgence of the burgher class and the inevitable serious health outcomes it leads to.

IX

One of the departing guests, leaves with Senator Langhals and Jean Jacques Hoffstede.

IV

Attends to Madame Buddenbrook during her final illness, consulting with another doctor as her condition declines.

III

Present among the assembled citizens, greeted by Johann Buddenbrook.

Chapter VII

Consulted by Frau Consul about Gerda; prescribes spa treatments like Pyrmont and Schlangenbad.

III

Mentioned as the Möllendorpf family physician who had tried in vain to curb the old senator's fatal sweet-eating habit.

V

Advises Thomas to relax, but his advice is brushed aside by the overworked Senator.

III

Discussed critically by Tony for being old-fashioned and merely diagnosing Hanno's condition with a Latin term without providing deeper insight or effective treatment.

I

One of the attending physicians. He informs Thomas of the seriousness of her condition (both lungs affected) and ultimately closes her eyes after death.

III

Referenced implicitly as the archetype of a physician applying standard treatments, though the text focuses on the general medical approach to the disease.