Doctor of osteopathic medicine

Photo Credit: shootwithcass DOs may be less common but we are not less than MDs. It takes years to receive the education and training needed to be a US physician but minutes to destroy our reputation. The media is capitalizing on the healthcare crisis and trying to discredit DOs because of the current political arena. CNN and NPR implied Dr. Sean Conley was less qualified because he was a "non-MD" or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - a field of medicine whose founding father was an MD)…

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Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or DOs, practice their distinct philosophy in every medical specialty. Find a DO in your community.

While the majority of doctors in the US have MDs (Medical Degree), others have DO degrees (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree). Here, the similarities and differences between an MD and DO—and which one is best for you.

When approaching the door leading to my office, patients often look at the signage and proceed to ask one of the most frequently asked questions I receive: “What’s a D.O.?”…

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The American Osteopathic Association proudly represents more than 197,000 Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and osteopathic medical students throughout the U.S.