[Grammar] The doctor advised

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The doctor advised me to exercise regularly.Passive-I was advised by the doctor to exercise regularly.Is the passive correct?
 
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It is, but by my doctor might sound more natural in many contexts, unless the doctor giving the advice was not your regular doctor.
 
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