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|title=Dr. Mario
|image=[[File:DrMarioAdvance.png|150px]]
|full_name=Doctor Mario
|first_appearance=''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' ([[1990]])
|species=[[Human]]
|affiliation=[[Mushroom Kingdom]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Dr. Mario Express]]'' ([[2008]])
}}
'''Dr. Mario''' is an alter ego of [[Mario]], appearing in [[Dr. Mario (series)|a series of his own]]. In this persona, Mario dons a lab coat, a head mirror and a stethoscope around the neck. He first appeared in ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'', and the ''Dr. Mario'' series has expanded to new consoles and handhelds by [[Nintendo]]. Dr. Mario has additionally appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. 

[[Princess Peach]] herself, becomes a character similar to Dr. Mario known as [[Nurse Toadstool]] also appearing in some of the games (or mentioned). As mentioned in the manual, Dr. Mario and Nurse Toadstool work at the [[Mushroom Kingdom Hospital]]. 

==History==
===''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]===
[[File:Dr Mariones.gif|thumb|left]]
Dr. Mario marked his first appearance in a game with the same name, ''Dr. Mario''. It was released in 1990 on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]. The game set a basis to future ''Dr. Mario'' games, where the [[player]] controls [[Megavitamin]]s to land on [[Virus]]es. By stacking three or more halves of Megavitamins on a virus of the same color, the Virus would dissapear. As such, yellow Viruses were eliminated with yellow Megavitamins, red Viruses were eliminated with red Megavitamins, and blue Viruses were eliminated with blue Megavitamins. The objective was to remove all viruses on the screen, and when that was completed, the player could advance to the next level.

===''[[Vs. Dr. Mario]]===
''Dr. Mario Vs.'' was a game that was made for Vs. matches of ''Dr. Mario'', released for the ''Nintendo Vs. System''. Dr. Mario's role in the game remained the same, as the game had little difference from its predecessor.

===''[[Dr. Mario 64]]===
''Dr. Mario 64'' was the third installment of the ''Dr. Mario'' series, released on the [[Nintendo 64]]. It was the first game of the series to include a storyline. In the plot, [[Mad Scienstein]] robs Dr. Mario of his Megavitamins and brings them to his master, [[Rudy the Clown]]. Dr. Mario, as well as [[Wario]], who wants to sell the Megavitamins for money, set off to defeat the two. In the end, it is revealed that Rudy was actually sick and Scienstein was ordered to retrieve the magical healing pills from Dr. Mario.

Story Mode of ''Dr. Mario 64'' would pit Dr. Mario (or Wario) against various villains in Vs. matches of Virus busting. It also featured [[Dr. Mario (game)|the original game]], known as Classic Mode.

===''[[Dr. Mario & Germ Buster]]===
''Dr. Mario & Germ Buster'' is a [[WiiWare]] game that was made available for download on the Wii Shop Channel. Players could control not only Dr. Mario but [[Mii]]s as well &ndash; players can choose to play as any Mii from their Mii Channel stored in their [[Wii]]. The game featured [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], allowing vs. matches to take place around the world.

===''[[Dr. Mario Express]]''===
''Dr. Mario Express'', known as ''A Little Bit of... Dr. Mario'' in PAL regions was released on [[DSiWare]] for the [[Nintendo DSi]] for 500 DSi points. This game has the same design as ''Dr. Mario & Germ Buster'', but unlike the Wii version, it does not offer a multiplayer mode or feature the "Virus Buster" mini-game. 3-D objects are cell-shaded in this game.

==Remakes & Compilations==
Many of Dr. Mario's games have been remade or featured in compilations of puzzle games.
===''Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario===
One of many NES games that were remade for the ''Classic NES Series'' on the [[Game Boy Advance]]. The game had exactly the same gameplay as the original ''Dr. Mario'', meaning that, of course, Dr. Mario himself appeared.

===''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]===
Featured on the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and only released in Japan. This game featured many different past [[Nintendo]] puzzle games (such as ''Tetris'' and ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]''), and ''Dr. Mario 64'' was only one of them.

===''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]===
For the Game Boy Advance, this game featured ''Dr. Mario'' alongside an unrelated game, ''Puzzle League''.

==''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
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|name=Dr. Mario
|emblem=Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif
|image=MeleeDr.Mario.jpg
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' (unlockable)
|standard=[[Megavitamin]]s
|side=Super Sheet
|up=[[Super Jump Punch]]
|down=Dr. Tornado
|entrance=
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{{main|SmashWiki:Dr. Mario (SSBM)}}
Dr. Mario is an unlockable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He is unlocked by beating Classic or Adventure mode with [[Mario]], without losing any lives, and then beating Dr. Mario. Most of his attacks and moves are nearly identical to his standard self, Mario. However, instead of [[fireballs]], Dr. Mario shoots [[Megavitamins]] at his opponents, his smash attack uses electricity instead of fire, and his regular yellow [[cape]] is replaced by his doctor's cloak. Dr. Mario is slower in ground than his red counterpart, but faster in the air, and more powerful than him. This more than makes up for his lack of good running and jumping skills. He was removed in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', but hacking, data for Dr. Mario was found in Brawl, confirming that he was supposed to have another role in the game. Dr. Mario's ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' theme can be one of the songs that play in the [[PictoChat]] and custom stages, however. He also has a [[sticker]] after him.
===Special Moves===
====Megavitamins====
{{main|SmashWiki:Megavitamins}}
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Dr. Mario's neutral B attack makes him shoot Megavitamins. They act the same as [[Mario|Mario's]] [[Fireball]] move, except that the Megavitamins are more powerful (Do 8% instead of 5). In fact, they are one of the strongest fast-moving projectile in the game. They also bounce in a different path, and make the ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' sound effects when they bounce (colour line cleared) and hit (virus defeated). There's also a trophy of Dr. Mario shooting Megavitamins and one of the vitamins themselves. [[Kirby]] is also able to use the Megavitamins if he copies Dr. Mario's powers.

====Super Sheet====
{{main|SmashWiki:Cape#Super Sheet}}
'''Super Sheet''' is a move used by [[Dr. Mario]] in the game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. It is executed by pressing Side + B. The attack is almost the same as [[Mario]]'s [[Cape]] attack, except that Super Sheet is longer, but narrower, and does more damage. It is actually one of Dr. Mario's doctor cloaks. Like the Cape, it can change the directions of projectile-based attacks, and can also change the position the foe is facing. The Super Sheet will usually do around 10% of damage. The attack can also be used to shift the direction of a player who is trying to get back on the field. In this case, they will be turned around, and will instead jump back on air, rather than jump on the field.

====Super Jump Punch====
{{main|SmashWiki:Super Jump Punch}}
The '''Super Jump Punch''' is a [[jump]]ing move [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and Dr. Mario can perform in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It is executed by pressing B + Up. When Dr. Mario performs the attack, [[coins]] fly out of the enemy, and the foe receives about 10% damage. Dr. Mario's version of the attack is exactly the same as Mario's, but it's more powerful.  Also, the sound effect is different than the usual sound made when Mario grabs a coin.

====Dr. Tornado====
{{main|SmashWiki:Mario Tornado#Dr. Tornado}}
'''Dr. Tornado''' is [[Dr. Mario]]'s down special attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. The attack is executed by pressing Down + B. 
Dr. Tornado has the same effect as the [[Mario Tornado]], except that it is a little stronger. The special attack traps the victim into a tornado, punches them constantly, and then smashes them up into the air when the move is done. The attack can also very lightly pull someone near into the Tornado. Unlike Mario Tornado,
Dr. Tornado throws them in a random direction, rather than straight up. Dr. Mario is able to hover in the air when using this attack, by tapping rapidly the B Button while using it.
===Images===
<center><gallery>
File:DrMarioMegavitamins-Melee.png|Dr. Mario's '''Megavitamins'''.
File:DrMarioSuperSheet-Melee.png|Dr. Mario's '''Super Sheet'''.
File:DrMarioSuperJumpPunch-Melee.png|Dr. Mario's '''Super Jump Punch'''.
File:DrMarioDrTornado-Melee.png|Dr. Mario's '''Dr. Tornado'''.
</gallery></center>
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==Trophy Information from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee==
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! width=11% | Type
!Image
!Description
|-
!Classic
|[[File:Trophy61.PNG|100px]]
|''Immaculate in his medical garb, Dr. Mario destroys killer viruses with his amazing vitamin capsules. With his dedicated nurse, Princess Peach, at his side, Dr. Mario spends day and night in his laboratory working on new miracle cures. Somehow he's managed to keep up with all the new viruses that have arisen over the years.
|-
!Adventure
|[[File:Trophy62.PNG|100px]]
|''There's hardly any difference in the abilities of Mario and Dr. Mario, so choosing is largely a matter of taste. Dr. Mario is a tad slower due to his lack of exercise, but his Megavitamins pack a bit more punch than Mario's Fireballs. The capsules travel on a unique trajectory and make a distinct sound on impact.
|-
!All-Star
|[[File:Trophy63.PNG|100px]]
|''The differences between Dr. Mario and Mario are more pronounced in some areas than others, but basically they can be played in a similar fashion. While it may be hard to spot the contrasts, they do exist. For example, Dr. Mario's Super Sheet is longer and narrower than Mario's cape, and any opponents hit by Dr. Tornado will fly off in diverse directions.
|}

==Other Appearances==
Dr. Mario also appears in [[Nintendo Comics System]]'s adaptation of ''Dr. Mario'', which was entitled "[[The Doctor Is In... Over His Head]]".

Also, in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' TV show]] episode "[[King Scoopa Koopa]]", Mario finishes off his healthy-eating request to a group of [[human|cavepeople]] with the line "Dr. Mario's orders!". Dr. Mario was given a similar reference in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' when the thankful [[Whale (character)|Whale]] told Mario that he should be addressed by the title of "Dr. Mario" after Mario and his [[partner]]s expelled the [[Fuzzipede]] from the Whale's body, thus ending his stomachache.

Dr. Mario also appears in the [[Club Nintendo]] comic "[[Süße Weihnachten]]" where he helps [[Bowser]] who suffers from stomachache.

== Trivia ==
*Ironically, before even the first version of ''Dr. Mario'' was released, Mario and Luigi referred to each other as "Dr. Mario" and "Dr. Luigi" at one point on ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', during the live-action segment "[[Defective Gadgetry]]".
*One part of the ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'' comic has Mario dressing up as a doctor. However, in this case, Mario is pretending to be psychiatrist instead of actually becoming a medical physician.
*In the [[Nintendo Monopoly]], Dr. Mario is seen in one of the [[? Block]] Cards, "Receive for medical services $25".
==Artwork==
<center><gallery>
File:DrMarioPoint.png|<center>Dr. Mario pointing upwards.
File:DrMarioLesson.png|<center>Dr. Mario with a clipboard and pointer
File:SuperDrMario.PNG|<center>Dr. Mario running in a hurry.
File:DrMarioGo!.png|<center>Dr. Mario, commanding while holding a [[Megavitamin]].
File:DrMarioAmbulance.png|<center>Dr. Mario riding an ambulance.
File:DrMarioExamination.png|<center>Dr. Mario examining a Red [[Virus]].
File:DrMarioTakeway.png|<center>Dr. Mario holding a flask with three Viruses
File:DrMarioJuggle.png|<center>Dr. Mario juggling Megavitamins.
File:DrMarioNsPeach.png|<center>Dr. Mario and [[Nurse Toadstool]].
File:DrMarioPeach.png|<center>Dr. Mario and Nurse Toadstool playing ''Dr. Mario'' on the [[Famicom]].
File:Dr.Mario.jpg|<center>Dr. Mario holding a Megavitamin.
File:DrMarioAdvance.png|<center>Dr. Mario giving a thumbs up.
File:DrMario1.png|<center>Dr. Mario throwing a Megavitamin.
</gallery>
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