ok when i was born the doctor that delivered me was a DO what does that mean?

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A "D.O." is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Here's some additional info from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website:

"There are two types of physicians: M.D.—Doctor of Medicine—and D.O.—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. M.D.s also are known as allopathic physicians. While both M.D.s and D.O.s may use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery, D.O.s place special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic patient care. D.O.s are more likely than M.D.s to be primary care specialists although they can be found in all specialties. About half of D.O.s practice general or family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics."

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DO stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine..he is a true medical doctor with emphasis on bone type of stuff
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my family doctor was a DO that delivered my first two children

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