You are writing to a physician named Mary Lee Janson.You've met her once in person and talk to her frequently on the phone.You have always addressed her as "Dr.Janson," but you know that she likes her close friends to call her "Mary Lee." In your letter to her, which salutation should you use?
A)Dear Mary Lee Janson
B)Dear Mary Lee
C)Dear Dr.Janson
D)Dear Ms.Janson

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In professional correspondence, especially in writing to a physician with whom you have a professional relationship, it is appropriate to use their formal title, "Dr." followed by their last name, hence "Dear Dr. Janson."

You Are Writing to a Physician Named Mary Lee Janson