Smart Lipo by an OD Not an MD?

asked 1 year ago by 2227anon in los angeles
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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i checked and the doctor i went to see is certified only by the american osteopathic board of surgery. he seemed very nice and i felt comfortable but then alarm bells rang when i did not find his name as a board certified plastic surgeon. he said he is a OD trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery - i have never heard of an OD. Please advise.

4 answers to Smart Lipo by an OD Not an MD?

OD or MD

There is no such thing as an OD. They are DO's. They go to a differnt type of school for medical training. It is really a gray area. As long as the DO went through training in plastic surgery, it is probably OK.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Osteopaths can do liposuction if they have the credentials of training

If a physician has the same training in liposuction, then he or she may peform liposuction whether they are an osteopath or a medical doctor. The osteopath has a D.O. degree, not an OD degree and as you mentioned they are boarded by the Amer. Osteopathic board, I assume your mention of O.D. is a typographical error.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist