Neurology DO

[busupshot83]

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are DO neurologist different from MD ones?

 

[oceandocDO]

Nope.

NYCOM's neurology chairman, a D.O., PhD, claims to see more Parkinson's Patients than anyone in the world. He has offices in NY and Las Vegas. He's also supposedly one of Michael J. Fox's neurologists.

www.theparkinsonsdoctor.com

 

[busupshot83]

i didn't mean "which one is better," i just thought MD schools focused on different aspects of medicine, thus, they would have a different outlook on neurology. thanks for the help.

 

[Idiopathic]

You will probably find that for anything clinical (i.e. not research-based) that DO's are at least on a par with MD's and in some cases better. We get tremendous amounts of clinical training during our basic science years, whereas at several MD schools, their extras involve research.

 

[DrQuinn]

Originally posted by busupshot83
are DO neurologist different from MD ones?

Yes. Different letters after their names.

Like Idio said, in most clinical or IM settings, there is little difference. You'll likely find a difference in the FP setting, and perhaps sports medicine/ortho... not much else. I'm sure you can all find me a DO who incorporates cranial into his practice... but I will refrain from commenting on that...

Q, DO

 

[PT to D.O./M.D.]

Q
do you see D.O.'s as having an advantage or disadvantage with sports/ortho? I am assuming an adv. secondry to the emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. whats is you opinion on residency for ortho surgery as a D.O. easier or harder to match. I am aware that DO's have spots that MD's can't fill but I am looking for anecdotal info. I guess. Thanks