what is the difference between a medical doctor and a doctor of osteopathic
What is the difference between a DO and an MD? MD is short for Medical Doctor. This type of doctor has an allopathic degree. DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. This type of doctor has an osteopathic degree. Like an MD, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is licensed to practice medicine in any field they choose to specialize in. For example, I practice family medicine, but a DO can be anything from a family doctor or internist to a general surgeon, orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon or psychiatrist.