# The Doctor — Short Fiction character guide

> The Doctor in Short Fiction by M. R. James.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0026-two-doctors

## Who they are

A medical professional who encounters a ghostly patient.

## In the story

### [The Ash-Tree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_35_se/chapters/the-ash-tree)

A medical professional who examines Sir Richard's body and notes the blackened state of his face and neck.

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