what is the difference between an md and a do
Ever ponder the difference between an M.D. and a D.O.? An M.D. stands for a Doctor of Medicine. When we typically think of going to a doctor, it is usually an M.D. we see. A D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. D.O.s focus on seeing the patient as a âwhole personâ to reach a diagnosis. A D.O. goes beyond treating symptoms alone.