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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

D.O. or M.D.? What’s the Difference?

April 2, 2022 Tagged With: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, In Print Apr 2022, primary care

Have you ever seen the initials “D.O.” after a doctor’s name? In my experience, many people are curious — what exactly is an Osteopathic Doctor? How is this any different from an M.D.? What can I expect when I am being treated by a D.O. versus an M.D.? All of these are fair questions. Read the Full Story >>

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