What does the cryptic crossword clue "Senior policeman, one doubting male medical specialist (13)" mean?

The definition is "medical specialist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DI (synonym="senior policeman – Detective Inspector") + AGNOSTIC (synonym="one doubting") + IAN (synonym="male") = DIAGNOSTICIAN; definition: "medical specialist" The answer is DIAGNOSTICIAN.

Senior policeman, one doubting male medical specialist (13)

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