# Dr. Ridgeway — The Big Four character guide

> Dr. Ridgeway in The Big Four by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ridgeway

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-the-yellow-jasmine-mystery

## Who they are

A doctor who examines a poisoned victim.

## Relationships

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Dr. Ridgeway is a medical professional or expert who assists Poirot with forensic or scientific matters.

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Dr. Ridgeway is a medical professional or expert who assists Poirot with forensic or scientific matters.

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Dr. Ridgeway is a medical professional or expert who assists Poirot with forensic or scientific matters.

## In the story

### [The Unexpected Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/chapters/i-the-unexpected-guest)

Examines the mysterious stranger, diagnosing shock and exhaustion, and arranges for his care.

### [XV: The Terrible Catastrophe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/chapters/xv-the-terrible-catastrophe)

Attends to Hastings after the explosion and informs him of Poirot's death.

### [The Dying Chinaman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_four_se/chapters/xvi-the-dying-chinaman)

Treats Hastings after the explosion and repeatedly urges him to abandon his quest and return to South America.

## Links

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