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About Me

The first question people usually ask of me is, "What's a D.O.?" Just like Allopathic physicians (M.D.), doctors of Osteopathic medicine (D.O.) are fully qualified physicians licensed to perform surgery and prescribe medications. In addition to the four years of traditional medical education, Osteopaths also receive training in manual medicine techniques known as Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (O.M.T.). Beyond the training in O.M.T. Osteopathic medicine has always stressed a patient-focused philosophy toward the practice of medicine rather than a disease-focused approach. Simply put, this means treating the whole person to prevent, as well as diagnose and treat illness. For example, as an Osteopath I don't see lung cancer as a primary disease process but rather the end result of nicotine addiction. Likewise, I see coronary artery disease as the end result of a sedentary lifestyle and poor dietary choices. It's not enough to just treat the cancer or bypass the clogged artery, the answer is helping the patient find a way to change the behavior that led to the problem in the first place. More About Me

My Credentials

Medical school Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
Internship Genesys Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI
Residency Genesys Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI
Board certification Emergency Medicine, Am Osteo Board of Emergency Medicine



 
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