M.D. Explained

Although the focus of an allopathic trained physician is more disease-based and places an emphasis on medications and surgery to treat symptoms, many allopathic physicians like Dr. Stacey choose to pursue additional training that takes a more holistic approach to patient care.

D.O. Explained

A D.O., or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, is a physician who is trained to treat patients holistically as opposed to isolating and treating a specific symptom or disease. D.O.s take a whole-person approach to patient care, often offering preventative solutions in addition to curative ones. Like an M.D., a D.O. must complete four years of medical school, undergo rigorous training and examination, and can practice in any specialty.

During medical school, D.O.s complete an extra 300-500 hours of training on the musculoskeletal system. This equips D.O. physicians to consider and treat structural issues that may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms. This is one of the ways D.O.s help their patients naturally maintain equilibrium in their bodies and achieve holistic wellness.