Dr. Shaun Murphy is the main titular protagonist of The Good Doctor. As a resident at St. Bonaventure, He must learn the ropes of hospital work, while facing unique challenges and embracing his strengths due to his diagnoses of autism and savant syndrome.
Dr. Aaron Glassman, President of the San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital and former attending neurosurgeon.He acts as a fatherly figure to Dr. Shaun Murphy, having known him since he was a young teenager.
Dr. Claire Browne is a surgical resident at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Her emotional intelligence and quick thinking earn her recognition and respect from the team working under Dr. Neil Melendez. These traits allow her to communicate effectively with patients and especially with Dr. Shaun Murphy who, due to his autism, has a difficulty learning professional social cues.
Dr. Neil Meléndez is an attending surgeon overseeing surgical residents at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. He is a brilliant and highly skilled person. Meléndez doesn't mess around, is frequently tense about work/business matters, and expects perfection from himself and his residents.
