MD vs. DO: What’s the difference? Ever show up to the emergency room and notice your attending doctor had a DO—rather than an MD— after his or her name? Did it make you wonder: What’s the difference ...

Navigating the sea of health care professionals can be overwhelming, especially when choosing a doctor. But there’s more to complicate the selection process: Should you see an MD or DO? While both ...

Have you ever been surprised when you looked at the diploma on the wall while waiting for a medical visit and discovered that your provider is a DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine) rather than an MD ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on Medicare, and my primary care physician just retired. Not many places are taking new patients these days, especially on Medicare. Given the choice, should I look for an M.D.

If you ask someone in the psychology world how people with PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy) differ from those with MD (Doctor of Medicine) you may get an answer like "MDs can prescribe medication, whereas ...