31 Best Gifts For Doctors 2021 – Unique Gifts For Healthcare Professionals

A gift that comes back time and time again? Fig scrubs. “Honestly, they’re on every healthcare worker wish list,” says Dr. Lynna Van Merkey, a practicing dentist based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and founder of V Coterie., an accessories brand that celebrates healthcare workers. “They’re designed for technical comfort and made with ridiculously soft fabric. It’s like wearing pajamas to work.”

Figs offers a variety of scrubs for men and women, and these jogging pants (which come in over eight colors) are a bestseller.

When it’s time to relax, Dr. Van Merkey recommends Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser, which just happens to be the best aroma diffuser we’ve tested at the Good Housekeeping Institute. “It’s important for us to use any still moment we can get with intention,” she says.

“I love the trend for padded headbands lately,” says Dr. Merkey. “Not only can I keep my hair away from my face, but I can look cute too!”

Every working doctor needs a functional and stylish bag for all of their essentials. “This Lo & Sons bag is the perfect backpack for the transition from student to young professional,” says Dr Van Merkey.

If you’re shopping for someone who prefers the traditional briefcase style to a backpack, consider this stylish leather brief from Tumi.

This personalized nameplate may look like a standard doctor’s desk accessory, but it’s actually an LED light – a great way to brighten up their day.

A universally popular gift for all professionals who work with pen and paper, this timeless aluminum roller pen from Baronfig comes in five different colors.

Several medical students we spoke to recommended compression socks for support during long days of standing. These top rated compression socks from Sockwell come in a wide range of colors and sizes to suit just about anyone.

Long layers are essential in the hospital, and these soft and breathable Uniqlo long sleeve t-shirts are great basics.

Many women who work long hours in scrubs turn to comfortable sports bras for support. This classic sports bra from Nike comes in three colors and is the best sports bra we have tested.

Quality sleep is one of the best gifts you can give to a doctor. Washington DC-based neuroscientist and Molecule sleep specialist Dr. Allison Brager recommends these sheets. “Restful sleep is dependent on body temperature. Sleeping with sheets that have exclusive cooling properties can lead to the best night’s sleep, night after night,” she explains.

If you’re looking for a more affordable option, in our testing we found this set to be the best value on the market. This set uses Coolmax technology which, according to the brand, provides an instant sensation of freshness to the touch.

Doctors often need to sleep at odd hours or away from home, which makes a good eye mask essential for blocking light. The Good Housekeeping Institute recommends the Bucky 40 Blinks Mask, which won our best sleep mask roundup in testing.

Another gift that can help them sleep anywhere? Super comfortable cotton pajamas. This pair from J. Crew has over 400 rave reviews.

Yes, the Crocs are back, but they’ve never really gone anywhere when it comes to healthcare workers. Nurses and other professionals love the bistro clog when on the job.

For when they want to stay comfortable on their commutes, these classic Crocs are available in all colors and designs under the sun.

Now that everyone knows how dry your hands are after washing and sanitizing hands all day long, you can understand what doctors have been dealing with. Eucerin Advanced Repair is affordable and super effective at healing dry hands, and it took # 1 in our reviews of the best hand creams on the market. They can leave one in their bag, another in the car, and another in the office.

If they like to live luxuriously, consider a more fragrant hand cream, like this Hinoki hand pomade from Le Labo.

Luxury skin care can be a welcome gift for doctors working long hours in the dry air. “While on vacation I always start looking for that splurge-worthy Skinceuticals moisturizer that not only feels great when applied, but also leaves my skin hydrated and nourished day and night,” says Dr. Marisa Garshick. , a NYC- based dermatologist. “It’s also a great moisturizer for those who also use a retinoid.”

But you don’t have to spend a lot to provide thoughtful skin care. “These festive eye masks help deflate while improving the overall appearance of fine lines and dark circles, leaving the area under the eyes more hydrated and soothed,” says Dr. Garshick.

“To unwind after a long day, I like to pair vagus nerve oil with this clean burning candle,” says Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist and founder and director of Nutritional Psychiatry and Fashion. life at Massachusetts General Hospital. “The scent reminds me of my grandmother whose favorite flower was the gardenia.”

Dr Naidoo says this cheeky prescription mug “makes you smile during a tough shift.”

The lightweight AeroPress can help them brew great quality coffee anywhere, and it’s the best portable coffee maker we’ve tested.

Dr. William Li, physician, CEO, president, medical director and co-founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation, recommends donating the Oura ring. This advanced biometric tracker is perfect for those who prefer sleek stealth over the bulk of an Apple Watch or other fitness tracker.

Help them look their best with a ring light that clips right onto their smartphone or laptop. Dr Li recommends this compact ring light from Whellen.

Dr Li also recommends this colorful guide to how people eat and drink around the world for the doctor who is a foodie traveler in his spare time.

A soft and shiny white dress Christmas decoration will make a thoughtful addition to their tree at home or in the office.