Question 1

what is an allopathic doctor vs. an osteopathic doc?

Accepted Answer

Allopathic/osteopath: Allopatic doctors go to traditional medical schools and get md degree and practice mainstream medicine
osteopathic doctors go to an osteopathic med school and read the same books and learn the same diseases, besides that they are trained in osteopathic manipulations.They can get the same residencies and fellowships as mds, and many of them just practice mainstream medicines in all specielities.

Question 2

do osteopathic doctors practice all types of alternative medicines?

Accepted Answer

No: It honestly depends on the amount of training of the osteopathic physician and their willingness to employ different alternative medicine therapies. Some osteopathic physicians do not practice any alternative medicine. Again it depends on the D.O.'s practice and specialty and background post graduate training.

Question 3

are osteopathic doctors covered the same ways mds are by my insurance plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Osteopathic physicians are licensed to practice medicine the same way that md's are licensed and have the same coverage by insurances just as any other physician. However, most do's under insurance plans are usually board certified and i would look to this as a qualification as well.

Question 4

do osteopathic doctors have an md?

Accepted Answer

No: Osteopathic doctors have a D.O. Medical degree but have the same qualifications to practice medicine as md's do. Osteopathic training includes traditional medical training in addition to training in manual manipulative therapy.

Question 5

what do i need to become a doctor of osteopathy?

Accepted Answer

BA or BS degree: Interest in healthcare and holistic philosophy and desire to interact with people.

Question 6

what is an osteopathic physician, do (doctor of osteopathic medicine)?

Accepted Answer

Licensed doctor: Do's, are fully licensed doctors in all 50 states. They write prescriptions, perform surgery and do everything an md does. Do training is the same as md's, plus do's get about 150 extra hours in how the musculo-skeletal system affects the body. The osteopathic philosophy states, "the body can heal itself if you give it what it needs and take away what it doesn't.".

Question 7

can a doctor of osteopathy /omt correct a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

As long as he is : Trained as a neurosurgeon or orthopedic spine surgeon if you are seeking surgical treatment otherwise  for non operative care treatment can be sought from an osteopath.

Question 8

can osteopathic doctors perform upper cervical manipulation like chiropractors do?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, most certainly they can and often it is more precise and gentle in technique but it depends on the training and experience of the D.O.

Question 9

what to do if i just started using a doctor of osteopathy. how are they different from a regular md?

Accepted Answer

Perspective: The difference between mds (allopathic) and dos (osteopathic) is a matter of opinion. There are those who believe there's no practical difference. Mds & dos practice the same medicine & surgery and train in the same hospitals sometimes. Then there are those who tout the do's "holistic" approach which, having worked alongside dos for 10 years now, I have yet to see. There is no difference.

Question 10

i heard an osteopathic doctor say that under hypnosis, we can remember anything weve ever experienced. is that true?

Accepted Answer

: I doubt it. Take care.

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