Carol Douglas is an American disco and soul singer best known for her 1974 hit “Doctor’s Orders,” one of the earliest disco records to achieve major chart success in the U.S. and abroad. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Douglas grew up surrounded by music, drawing inspiration from classic soul and R&B. Throughout the late 1970s, she became a staple of the disco scene, celebrated for her smooth vocals, charismatic stage presence, and enduring contributions to the genre’s golden era.