What’s the difference between MDs and DOs?

MD means the physician received a Doctor of Medicine degree,while a DO means he or she earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Each type has the same amount of schooling and training; however,they take a different approach to treatment.

• MDs tend to rely more on specialists for complex problem management.

• DOs specialize more in primary care, such as family medicine, general internal medicine, and pediatrics; and they tend to rely more on physical diagnosis. Both MDs and DOs can be fully qualified to perform surgeries,provide childbirth services, and deliver other medical treatments and procedures.