i completely agree with the philosophy of letting your body heal itself sometimes. i feel that its not all the time that we need to pop an advil or a pain killer, or even have surgery.
They care about you as a whole person and don't always try to throw drugs down your throat like the many M.D's I've been to in the past.
They listen to me, treat me like a person, and are more knowledgeable than most MD's I know.
Because Md's tend to be only concentrate on giving drugs
holistic views
MDs are overrated. DOs have better musculoskeletal training.
Have additional expertise other that the general studies.
PILLS BUT NO RESULTS
Because my doctor is a DO and he is very good.
I like the expanded treatment options offered to me
My limited experience also tells me that DOs tend to focus more on preventative treatments through healthy lifestyle choices like diet and exercize rather than simply prescribing pills.
more holistic approach!
They examine you more to go to the cause of your illness and advise you so that you can prevent reoccurrence.
because of the additional training
Broader knowledge of medical practices.
After working for several DO's and MD's, I have found that patients are far more receptive to the hollistic approach used by a DO. They see the physician as more caring when they use this whole person approach rather than the typical MD approach. This is not to downplay the MD however many are great providers, but on the whole this is what I have noticed.
Medicines tend to make me sick.
The doctor I prefer to see is a DO
Their holistic approach and OMM/OMT.
Because they're more open to naturopathic means of treatment whereas MD's are alopathic.
Working in health care for over 20 years the DO tends to give the patients better care.
I am partial to the more wholistic,less envasive method of care and my doctors from childhood all the way to my now 50's have been DO's.
I prefer a doctor who would see my care from the preventative point of view and solution, vs medicine.
Because in the past, I have had medical doctors and all they wanted to do was push drugs at me. The drugs they pushed were always the "latest and greatest," and those drugs have gotten me into a bad situation. Now I have to find a good DO to set things right.
they are more trained in this profesian
For many years I have had my health care administered by an MD. However, in the last year I visited a DO while searching for a doctor with treatment options I was more comfortable with. I decided to try a DO who offered more treatment options for the same diagnosis then those offered by the MD.
A DO lets the body heal itself, while an MD masks the systems with drugs.
Better level of expertise
I have dealt with both types of doctors and in my experiences, those who have who posses a DO degree seem/appear to be more knowledgeable about the body in general.
more holistic approach
Feel they Are more caring for a patients total health
D.O. doctors have the same training as M.D.'s, plus D.O.'s are able to perform adjustments in the office, which most M.D.'s do not.
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They have additional expertise other than the general studies ones
A doctor who takes a systematic approach to medicine is preferred to one who treat a condition in isolation.
I am age 68 and worried about osteoporis.
The extra expertise for the spine and aging which involves many other areas.
They look at the whole body for determine diagnosis
they have more training. all doctors need bedside manners (md or do)
whole body, mind, body, & spirit focus
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I have heard they utilize a more holistic approach.
Would like to treat the root cause versus treating symtoms.
DO
Diversity in recent years has forced better qualified applicants into DO school while less qualified have been accepted into medical school.
My dad went to one all his life and swore by him. That was 70 years ago. I am 73.
Hey appear to be more involved in my pain tainting good health
The DO has better diagnostic training.
MY PHYSICIAN FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS IS A DO AND HE I EXCELLENT!
They are more concerned with the patients special needs and listens to the patient in order to make a better diagnosis so they can prescribe an effective treatment.
I have many medical conditions. I am a senior citizen and my conditions are getting worse. I need someone who really understands the human body.
More natural
DOs are trained in techniques that can help disorders of the musculoskeletal system, to diagnose and effectively treat pains that elude other doctors. They can also diagnose everything else as well as the MDs.
In general, they are more caring and spend more time with patiants.
They are Md + osteopathic manipulative medicine
Age related treatments and procedures. Sounds more knowledgeable about elderly related procedures.
Holistic care and less drugs
Focus on the body's ability to heal itself through more natural methods. Not so quick to prescribe drugs.
From what I've read both are great but I need a doctor who has a concentrated understanding of the body itself, I know medicine prescribe will help must issues but I need to understand my body and how my every day life interacts with it.
More patient-centered.
Because my Doctor has a DO degree and has surgically replaced my hip.
I'm an osteopathic medical student
Because I find that MD over prescribe medication which is a bit of concern for me. However, DO take the time to extensively talk about your health.
Because every time I go to the MD doctor he pushes me off to a specialist.
I have been to both MDs and DOs. Both are very qualified medically. For me it comes down to what are they treating. Just the issue at hand, or going deeper to find the root cause of a problem. Do they patch me up or give me the knowledge how to avoid the same issue in the future. Do they work with my overall health? Mind - Body - Spirit. I find DOs more open to the wholeness aspect of health. I think it comes down to what a person is looking for and who they are more comfortable with. So far, DOs are my choice.
They study medicine plus osteopathic manipulayion
i just like it better, am more comfortable and familiar with it.
My Cardiologist is a DO and it was on his advice that I had my Aortic valve replaced at 72 yoa and my life is greatly improved.
Because they tend to look at the over all picture of a patient and also tend to not prescribe as many drugs to them.
DO has better expertise in the totality of the human being with added additional expertise with bone manipulations.
My doctor is DO
I have bone degeneration of my back and spine. I'm 75 years old.
more holistic approach
I am ine of thse seniors who can benefit from a DO,s
specialization.
First, I appreciate any professional that takes the time to invest in their profession by pursuing additional studies. The diseases covered under the additional studies of osteopathic medicine, while typically affecting older and aging adults, may also affect young people.
Secondly, I've worked with enough of both to realize that the type of person that seeks advanced studies even though it does not typically result in a higher "degree" yet more knowledge, has a greater inclination toward curiosity as a part of who they are. This results in doctors who have to a person worked WITH me as health partners/providers, encouraging my desire to learn more and to be more active in my care, which has ALWAYS resulted in better care.
Treating the patient ,not just the symptoms!
I prefer a DO. They take the time to go to the "core" of the problem, they are not so quick to prescribe medicines to "cover symptoms".
They tend to have a much better bedside manner, which I'm sure is taught in the DO medical school setting. I think many MD's are learning to incorporate some of the same practices as DO's. As far as training, they attend the same residency programs. DO's just seem to have a "compassionate" approach to the care they provide their patients.
I have seen a DO doctor for 14 years. This doctor has never insulted me,
he is patient and understanding he is not in a hurry to throw me out. He
allows me to explain my symptoms. He listens to me then we discus what the
treatment should be. He respects the fact that I choose not to take drugs
and doesn't argue if a don't agree with him about prescribing drugs. He treats his patients with respect and he is patient and professional.
It seems they have more open minds to treatment
mORE CHOICES IN TREATING THE PATIENT
I have bones
My primary care physician has an DO degree which for me @69yrs is excellent for my health!
it appears the DO also uses an holistic approach.
All my best doctors have been DO's. I find that MD's are more arrogant and seem to care less about me.
It's been my experience that they tend to be more holistic.
DO's typically treat root cause and not symptoms. They find other methods of treatment prior to defaulting to drug.
I would like to pursue a career as an Anesthesiologist
More expertise
For the reasons cited in your summary.
My doctor for years has a DO degree and is very concerned about my well-being both physically and mentally. He is very professional and takes the time to explain everything to me, and does not jump to prescribing medicine for every ailment.
They are less more likely to provide an integrative approach to medicine rather than just prescribing pills.
DO have better training on the body as a whole, vs. prescribing medications for everything and not having other options to help their patients in generality.
It seems to suit my needs better
i'm old
I've had many, presently have this flavor.
use methods other than drugs to treat medical conditions
The TRUE diagnosticians that I have had have all been D.O.s! Hands down!
For example, I went to a D.O. in the mountains in Colorado & the man diagnosed me with M.S. before I had even had the "real symptoms" of Multiple Sclerosis. It wasn't until years later that his diagnosis was confirmed when the MRI became common.
I also had a D.D. at an Indian Health Clinic in Minnesota who diagnosed me with multiple food allergies, when others couldn't figure out what was wrong with me.
I also have multiple auto immune Diseases which my D.O. was able to diagnose and included a cancer diagnosis long before an "M.D." came close.
I will only see Osteopathic physicians.
I'm not certain how much training that D.O.'s have in nutrition but what I do know is that M.D.s had no training in nutrition! Incredible! Unbelievable!
How can ANY "physician" possibly treat a patient with no training in nutrition, when our "Immune System" consists of our entire alimentary canal??
because pf a whole body approach and more training
I have been under the care of a M.D. for many years. Just started with a D O. I think he will be able to help my arthritic pain. I hold the M.D.in high regard but he didn't help me. He retired which forced me to change doctors.
I like my doctor an trust her
They are better at helping battle the effects of old age. They have additional expertise.
I have had extensive experience with both (I am 66 years old) and the wholistic approaches of Osteopathic practitioners are, in my opinion, far better than the symptom chasing and pill pushing of Allopathic practitioners.
If a DO is also a physician and went to medical school and finished medical studies as an MD, and trained further on anther aspect of healing, that is a plus. It seems that they can better address joint pains than MDs and I would not need to be sent to an orthopedist. But I want to be sure a DO is a physician.
They look at the whole body instead of just the issue that the person has.
I want to know EVERYTHING about the body. And I like looking at things holistically.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR THE D.O.
Studied clinically with DO in the hospital and was amazed that he could manipulate a patient (without drugs) and cause them to have a BM if they needed it. He appeared to be focused more on natural remedies rather than drug therapy.
Cool!!
we lean some extra
they use other methods than drugs
because a d.o. doctor have the same expertise as m.d. plus d.o. has more additional expertise on top of the other general studies they completed
I am hoping to find a DO. that uses alternative methods besides Medication.
I want the best !
the doctro are finish the degree they batter but the md are they are medicine stydy .
i perfer doctor.
Spinal manipulations with a medical background. It's the best of care.
Personally, I am treated with more compassion. I'm treated with hands on one to one with also more concern. Listening. Also I was asked more question by DO. I feel like my experience after seeing both DO And MD is the more confident that my problems was heard thought out explained and I'm understood on why the symptoms exist.
I am a fairly new patient at OSH. The Primary Doctor I am seeing is clearly an MD. He is extremely focused on pills. As a Reiki Practioner, I am aware of the many different modalities for treating the human body. I must ask to see an DO. peace, Cheryl Conti.
My doctor is DO and is great
my Dr. is a DO and very good
