A DOCTOR, ideally, is a medical professional who is trained to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries. The term 'DOCTOR' can refer to a variety of medical professionals, such as physicians, surgeons, psychiatrists, and dentists. The two crossword solutions for the term 'DOCTOR, ideally' are 'CURER' (5 letters) and 'HEALER' (6 letters). Both terms refer to a DOCTOR's ability to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, with the added implication that they do so in a compassionate and caring manner.