What is the Family Physician Puzzle?

It is a wooden packing puzzle that honors the family doctor, long considered the backbone of the medical profession. Sixteen laser-cut pieces, each shaped like a scene or tool from a family practice, all have to fit into a wooden base. It is a real brain teaser to solve and a piece of office or waiting-room decor once it is done.

The original artwork is by Alexandra Plummer, and the design has been in our catalog since 2016. We cut and finish each one in our Hudson, Florida workshop. The artwork is original to us, not generic clip-art, which is what lets it read as a real tribute to a family doctor rather than a stock puzzle with a label slapped on.

How does it work, and how hard is it?

The goal is to fit all 16 pieces into the base so the frame is complete. It is, in our own words, very difficult, because the irregular themed pieces do not drop into place the way they look like they should. A written solution is included, so anyone who gets stuck has a way through.

What pieces are in it?

The pieces depict the scenes and tools of family medicine: three doctor and patient scenes, a blood pressure cuff, a bulb syringe, a thermometer, a knee reflex hammer, a bandage, a pill bottle, a foot X-ray, a stethoscope, a rubber glove, and a doctor in a mask. That level of themed detail is what makes it land as a gift for someone in the profession rather than a generic puzzle.

Each puzzle is laser-cut from quarter-inch thick wood using at least four different hardwoods. We mix the woods deliberately, so the grain and color vary from piece to piece and no two puzzles are exactly alike. That is the difference between this and a uniform, machine-stamped puzzle.

What size is it, and what is included?

The base measures about 7.5 inches square and comes with a fitted wood cover. You get the puzzle board, all 16 wooden pieces, the cover, and a written solution sheet.

It is built as a thank-you or appreciation gift for a family doctor, and it also suits a medical school graduation, a new practice, retirement, or Doctor's Day. Families give it to honor a trusted caregiver, and it doubles as desk or waiting-room decor in a practice. Because it has small pieces and is quite difficult, it is intended for ages 8 and up.

Where is it made, and how does it ship?

It is made in our Hudson, Florida shop and ships from our Florida workshop. Standard orders go out within 1 business day, and personalized orders ship within 2 business days.

Do you make puzzles for other medical professions?

Yes. We make a whole picture-frame series for medical and professional fields. Browse our medical profession puzzles collection for surgeons, dentists, nurses, therapists, and more.

Can I personalize the Family Physician Puzzle?

Yes. The Family Physician Puzzle can be personalized with a custom laser engraving on the inner frame or the cover. Add a name, date, or short message when you order. See our laser engraving page for details and examples. For a custom logo or artwork, request a quote for custom work .

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Family Physician Puzzle | Personalizable Gift

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Description

Dedicated to honor Family Doctors traditionally, the backbone of the medical profession.
Can you fit all the pieces into the base? An attractive and fun family physician puzzle yet quite difficult. You may need a doctor to treat your headache after attempting it….
The pieces show scenes or items associated with the family doctor. They are finely detailed and laser cut from ¼” thick wood. There will be at least 4 different woods used in each puzzle. Each puzzle will be a little different as we will mix up the woods. Pieces include 3 Doctor/Patient scenes, Blood Pressure unit, bulb syringe, thermometer, knee reflex hammer, bandaid, Pill Bottle, foot X-Ray, stethoscope, rubber glove and doctor in mask.
This puzzle can be personalized (choose the engraving option) with a name or short message on the inner frame or on the cover. Might make a great gift for your care giver.
Measures 7.5” square in the base and cover.

Original artwork by Alexandra Plummer.
Made in our Hudson, FL shop.

Not intended for children under 8 as it has small pieces and it is also very difficult to solve. Comes with a written solution.
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Product Specifications

Dimensions: 7.5 × 7.5 × 0.75
Materials: Wood
Difficulty Level: Hard
Age Range: Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
Piece Count: 16
What's Included: Puzzle board (1), Puzzle pieces (16), Wood cover (1), Instructions and solution sheet (1)
Gift Occasions: Christmas, Birthday, Holidays, Graduation, Retirement, Promotion, Thank You and Appreciation
Personalization Available: Yes
Puzzle Type: Picture Frame
Theme: Medical, Career
Category: Brain Teaser Puzzle
Availability: In Stock