Nintendo title character with a head mirror

DRMARIO

This puzzle-solving physician drops capsules to cure colorful viral infections in a classic game.

This clue points to Dr. Mario, the puzzle game where Mario dons a lab coat and a mirror-like headpiece (his stethoscope’s reflective disc). The "head mirror" is a playful nod to that iconic accessory, blending his medical persona with the classic character. The answer is written as "DRMARIO" to fit crossword spacing, dropping the period for brevity.