What does the cryptic crossword clue "Healer with abrupt disposition over procedure at hospital (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NATUR (synonym="NATUR") + OP (synonym="operation, procedure") + AT (synonym="from surface") + H (synonym="hospital") = NATUROPATH The answer is NATUROPATH.

Healer with abrupt disposition over procedure at hospital (10)

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