5 Best Star Trek Doctors From Every Series And Movie

Star Trek: Discovery has two doctors, but the series’ medical chief won our hearts from the beginning with his brilliance, his clear-eyed perception, and his holistic approach to medical care. More than waving magical devices over people to heal their broken bones, Dr. Culber seeks to heal people’s souls as well. As the series progresses, he transitions further into the role of ship’s counselor, a role not seen since Deanna Troi in Next Generation, but all the more relevant in our time, and to a crew suffering from PTSD, grief, and much more after leaving their homes, families, and century behind.

But Culber stands out most to us as a doctor who is vulnerable and models taking care of himself as well, turning not just to the blunt and incisive Kovich (David Cronenberg), but to his equally brilliant and supportive husband, chief engineer Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp), for help when he needs it most.