Why are some doctors considered an MD, and others a DO? What's the difference?
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MD = Doctor of Medicine or Medical Doctor
DO = Doctor of Osteopathy
Different types of training in school. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathy
Both types of doctors are authorized to practice medicine in the United States as long ss they are licensed in the state in which they practice.
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The Doctor of Osteopathic medicine relies more on herbal remedies or nonsurgical remidies and the Medical Doctor just wants to plug you full of drugs and cut you open.
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