Both MDs (Medical Doctors) and DOs (Doctors of Osteopathic M

Both MDs (Medical Doctors) and DOs (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine) are fully licensed physicians in the U.S., qualified to practice medicine, prescribe drugs, and perform surgery, but they differ in philosophy and training, with DOs receiving extra training in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM), emphasizing a holistic, whole-person approach to care, while MDs typically follow an allopathic, disease-focused model. DOs focus on the body's ability to heal itself, often integrating lifestyle and preventative care, whereas MDs often focus on specific diseases with conventional treatments like medication and surgery.