D.O. Vs M.D. - Are They Both Qualified to Do Cosmetic Surgery?
asked 2 years ago by Bits in IL
Latest answer by Robert Frank, MD
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Tags: cosmetic surgery, credentials, facial plastic surgery
Does a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) have the same qualifications to do cosmetic procedures as a Medical Doctor (M.D.)? Does it matter which board has certified them (such as the AOBOO)? I wish some of the Docs here can explain it in layman's terms.
2 answers to D.O. Vs M.D. - Are They Both Qualified to Do Cosmetic Surgery?
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Not much difference
In the old days, D.O.s tended to do less surgery and their training was geared toward manipulation and medical therapies. This has changed over the last 30 years and their training is very similar to MD training.
Today, both MDs and DOs can be accepted into residencies and certified to practice MEDICINE.
Cosmetic surgery is another issue.
Both DOs and MDs should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and members of the major plastic surgery organizations (ASPS and ASAPS)....
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Robert Frank, MD
Munster Plastic Surgeon
Munster Plastic Surgeon
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DO and MD: what's the difference? American Board of Plastic Surgery.
No the qualifications differ and depend on the training programs.
In the United States, medical doctors are licensed at the state level. It is generally a requirement that all individuals requestiing a license meet several criteria including:
Earning a degree of MD or DO from an accredited medical school (128 in the US) or college of osteopathic medicine (28 in the US) with differing qualifications.
Completing at least one year of internship in an accredited program.
Succesful completion...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon