Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) practice across all specialties, although many DOs focus on primary care. Osteopathic doctors can do anything an MD (Doctor of Medicine) can do.

Should I See an MD (Medical Doctor) or a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)? Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH — Written by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. — Updated on February 16, 2023 ...

Today, the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees (D.O.) are interchangeable in many cases, those involved in both fields say. However, ...