whats the difference between a doctor that had DO next to his name or MD
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whats the difference between a doctor that had DO next to his name or MD
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MD is medical doctor, it means he went to an allopathic school of medicine, which is basically your standard medical schooling
DO is Doctor of OSteopathy. both types of doctors are equally qualified, but the DO's also learna more holistic approach and methods...
This is part of how it was explained to me. Most of my doctors are DO's.
DO is Doctor of OSteopathy. both types of doctors are equally qualified, but the DO's also learna more holistic approach and methods...
This is part of how it was explained to me. Most of my doctors are DO's.
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Isn't DO Doctor of Optometry?
I don't know. I was totally confused when I got a letter from a neighbor who was asking me out and it said DMD after his name ... he was a dentist & I just thought they were all DDS.
Sorry ... off track a bit there ...
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I don't know. I was totally confused when I got a letter from a neighbor who was asking me out and it said DMD after his name ... he was a dentist & I just thought they were all DDS.
Sorry ... off track a bit there ...
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My PCP is a DO and he does stress more 'naturalistic' methods. I love him.
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DO is next to a gynocologists name that i am thinking of switching to...i was just wondering what the difference was....I just wanted to make sure they were equally qualified.
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from osteopathic.org
What is the official definition of a D.O.?
D.O.s, n. fully licensed osteopathic physicians who specialize in all areas of medicine; founded on philosophy of treating people, not just symptoms. For more information, please see What is a D.O.?.
What is the difference between a D.O. and an M.D.?
D.O.s practice a “whole person” approach to medicine. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they assess the overall health of their patients including home and work environments. D.O.s also receive training in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). With OMT, osteopathic physicians use their hands to diagnose injury and illness and to encourage your body’s natural tendency toward good health.
How many years do D.O.s attend medical school?
D.O.s attend osteopathic medical college for a period of four years, which includes clinical and classroom learning. For more information, please view information on osteopathic medical education.
What is the D.O. symbol and what does it represent?
The D.O. symbol is called the Staff of Asclepius (often spelled Aesculapius) and consists of a single serpent encircling a staff, or classically a rough-hewn knotty tree limb. The staff was named after Asclepius, a skilled physician who practiced in Greece around 1200 BC. Asclepius can also be found in Homer's Iliad. Asclepius is commonly referred to as the Greek god of Healing.
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What is the official definition of a D.O.?
D.O.s, n. fully licensed osteopathic physicians who specialize in all areas of medicine; founded on philosophy of treating people, not just symptoms. For more information, please see What is a D.O.?.
What is the difference between a D.O. and an M.D.?
D.O.s practice a “whole person” approach to medicine. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they assess the overall health of their patients including home and work environments. D.O.s also receive training in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). With OMT, osteopathic physicians use their hands to diagnose injury and illness and to encourage your body’s natural tendency toward good health.
How many years do D.O.s attend medical school?
D.O.s attend osteopathic medical college for a period of four years, which includes clinical and classroom learning. For more information, please view information on osteopathic medical education.
What is the D.O. symbol and what does it represent?
The D.O. symbol is called the Staff of Asclepius (often spelled Aesculapius) and consists of a single serpent encircling a staff, or classically a rough-hewn knotty tree limb. The staff was named after Asclepius, a skilled physician who practiced in Greece around 1200 BC. Asclepius can also be found in Homer's Iliad. Asclepius is commonly referred to as the Greek god of Healing.
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wow i didn't know that. my dr's associate is a DO. I thought it was the italian equivalent to MD because his patients are (or seems to me when I'm in the waiting room) older Italian people and their practice is in an Italian area.
Interesting!
Interesting!
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Posted by Maribelle7777
wow i didn't know that. my dr's associate is a DO. I thought it was the italian equivalent to MD because his patients are (or seems to me when I'm in the waiting room) older Italian people and their practice is in an Italian area.
Interesting!
What doctor do you go to?
