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Is a physiotherapist a doctor?
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If got MD degree.: A physiotherapist or physical therapist, is not necessarily a medical doctor (MD or DO). A physiotherapist can go to medical school or a school of osteopathic medicine and become a MD or DO. A physiotherapist can also get a doctorate and thus have a PhD. See more about Physical Therapy and training here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_therapy#Education
Answered 5/26/2017
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