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My Primary Care Physician is moving out of state. What a hassle! I can’t really say that I am heartbroken about her leaving, though. It is simple laziness that kept me from finding a new doctor long ago. That leads me to my question:

Some M.D.s are also D.O.s – which means that they practice Osteopathic medicine. Does anyone have any words of wisdom about, or general impressions of D.O.s?

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My Primary Care Physician is moving out of state. What a hassle! I can’t really say that I am heartbroken about her leaving, though. It is simple laziness that kept me from finding a new doctor long ago. That leads me to my question:

Some M.D.s are also D.O.s – which means that they practice Osteopathic medicine. Does anyone have any words of wisdom about, or general impressions of D.O.s?

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I would be more concerned about the individual and how well you clicked with them. There are good and bad in any field. I've known DOs that are great, MDs that aren't and vice versa. Good luck.
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My last Neuro Is a DO and He was an excellent Doc. He actually was recommended by my old old retired Woman/MD/Neuro, who was head of Neurology in one of our Hospitals.

I just don't need him anymore.
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When I have a choice I pick a DO. In my experience they are open to more than just western med.
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An MD I saw on a news program several months ago was asked this question. He described a DO as having the same amount, or more, medical training as a regular MD.

The difference mainly is that a DO treats the body as a whole rather than just a part or parts.

This was my take on his description, but I would like a medical person with more knowledge to answer too.

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Thanks guys. I knew I could count on you.
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i've had both and had good drs.
my last pcp was a DO and she was very good. tended to spend more time with me explaining things and answering Q's.

sometimes i think a DO dr looks more at the whole person than an MD.
it's worth a look.
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My doc's are al D.O's. I would NEVER go to an MD now that I have had DO experiences, in my experience they have always had better method's of treatment. So, DO all the way. in my opinion.
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