characters of greys anatomy
meredith grey
Resident Meredith Grey is the central protagonist of the show, and narrator of the majority of episodes. She began the series as an intern and has since progressed along her career path.
Her character is defined by her romantic relationships as well as the lingering effects her mother's affair with Richard Webber has had on her life. She is best friends with Cristina Yang and following a long romance, she has married neurosurgeon Derek Shepherd.
alex karev
Hard-headed and often discourteous Resident, Alex Karev has had a series of unfortunate relationships throughout his life beginning with his mother. At an early age he had to become her defender from an abusive father and later her caretaker. While working as a doctor he was involved with a patient, Ava, but her mental instability strained their relationship and Alex once again adopted a caretaker role before Ava's admission to a psychiatric hospital.
Subsequently he embarked on a relationship with Izzie Stevens and they wed, however Izzie asked for a divorce following her dismissal from Seattle Grace.
isobel stevens
Growing up in a trailer park and putting her newborn daughter up for adoption at age 16, Izzie managed to progress along medical school by paying her bills through modeling.
cristina yang
Skilled Resident Cristina Yang has an indomitable passion for cardiothoracic surgery, and is almost ruthless in pursuit of her desired specialty. She is best friends with Meredith Grey
george o'malley
George O'Malley had a less aggressive personality compared with his fellow residents.
derek sheperd
As Head of Neurosurgery, Derek Shepherd earned the nickname McDreamy by the female staff of Seattle Grace. The lead male character, he is known for his complicated love-life.
mark sloan
Mark Sloan, Head of Plastic Surgery, has a playboy personality that nearly jeopardized his friendship with Derek by having an affair with his wife, Addison Montgomery. currently he is dating lexie, who is meredith's sister
preston burke
Preston Burke was a former Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He began a romantic relationship with Cristina Yang, which came under strain when Burke was shot and his right hand's nerve supply was disrupted.
miranda bailey
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lexie grey
Lexie is the daughter of Thatcher GreyHer older half-sister isMeredith Grey, born to Thatcher and his first wife, Ellis Grey.
addison montgomery
calliope torres