25 Best Gifts for Doctors, According to Medical Professionals

Dr. Fatima Daoud Yilmaz, a Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology shared that one of the best doctor gifts she's gotten has been "a sleep mask with contoured eye cups for when I have to sleep during the day after a night shift. This one that I got lets in ZERO light."

Dr. Daoud says that compression socks are great for comfort when she's working a long hospital shift. "Bonus points if they have a cute medical design on them." Several other medical professionals Woman's Day contacted for this piece also recommended compression socks as a gift idea for doctors, so rest assured, this gift is truly a winner. FIGS makes mens and women's compression socks in tons of cute design options, including gift-worthy pairs for dentists, surgeons, and chiropractors.

In addition to having a slimmer fit, FIGS scrubs also come in a variety of basic and fun colors, and can be customized with embroidery.

Dr. Betty Choi, pediatrician and author of Human Body Learning Lab, shares that she and her husband (who's also a physician) think a Peloton bike or treadmill would be a great gift idea for any doctor. "For working parents with intense schedules, finding time to exercise can be challenging," Choi says. "Peloton makes it so much easier by providing a wide variety of classes with fun and diverse instructors. My husband often takes the HIIT classes with Alex, and I love intervals with weights rides with Ally and Emma."

Choi raves about these Bombas socks, which donate a pair for every pair purchased. "So cozy and comfortable! They also give a little more arch support compared to the average sock. My husband and I are both big fans," she shares.

If you're looking to splash out with your gift this year, this is something that's sure to be appreciated. "In addition to tracking physical activity and sending reminders about important appointments and phone calls, the Apple Watch also gives peace of mind with its EKG and Health App features," shares Choi.

Daoud also suggests this car seat coat hanger as a useful gift for doctors, so they can hang their white coat up at the end of the day without worrying about it getting wrinkled.

This stethoscope carrying case comes in a ton of fun colors and is perfect for carrying their stethoscope, pens, pulse oximeters, and other essentials. Plus, it's less than $15, so it's an affordable pick.

Another gift Daoud recommends is a heated blanket for the "universally freezing cold" on-call rooms at the hospital. "This was the biggest game changer in making what little shut-eye I get in the hospital most restful," she shares.

A bottle of their favorite vino wrapped in this cute bag that looks like a doctor's white coat is sure to be appreciated.

Many people in the medical field have been rocking these headbands with buttons on the side to hold their mask in place without tugging at their ears. Genius! "With 12 color options I won't have any problems matching them to my scrubs for the day," shared one reviewer.

This set of affirmation cards gives them short-and-sweet reflections or gentle directions, such as "I may be the only human touch my patient receives today" and "I will do something to fill my wellness tank today." They can display these cards at their desk as a reminder throughout the day, slip one in their pocket, or choose one to reflect on while they meditate.

If they like to unwind after a long shift with a nice hot shower, these aromatherapy steamers are the perfect way to add some relaxation to their routine. And at just $20, you might be tempted to grab another set of these for yourself.

If the doctor you're shopping for happens to be your spouse, they might appreciate a silicone version of their wedding ring. Constant hand sanitizer and bodily fluids can wear down a metal ring (not to mention, stones often catch on disposable gloves). But these flexible silicone rings are the perfect thing for your husband or wife to wear at work — the real ring can come out for special occasions.

Choi also recommends Bose noise-canceling headphones as a good gift for medical professionals. "These comfortable headphones are perfect for tuning out background noise so you can focus on catching up on notes, writing, and other important tasks," she says.

Curtains might seem like a strange gift, but if your doctor is working the night shift (meaning they're catching up on sleep during the day), good blackout curtains for their bedroom are priceless. One happy reviewer says of these curtains, "I work night shift and was utterly impressed with how easily I was able to sleep during the day."

"I love DRMTLGY products, and putting on my vitamin C drops, face and neck cream, and retinol lotion has been a calming self-care ritual for the morning and evenings," Choi shares.

Another gift Choi recommends is a cozy pair of Ugg slippers. "I've been wearing my Ugg slippers for more than 10 years," she shares. We have a feeling the non-doctors on your shopping list also wouldn't mind a pair of these!

Any doctor or medical professional is sure to appreciate the gift of delivery after a long shift. Because sometimes, you just really don't wanna cook.

Choi shares that she and her husband like to watch games or shows to unwind as a break from work, so a subscription to a streaming service like Disney+ might be just the thing for the doctor or medical professional in your life.