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Hoping you can tell me, is osteopath better than a chiropractor?

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Dr. Michelle Gordon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: I think so but i'm biased. Osteopaths are fully trained medical physicians.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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