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Home >> Lifestyle >> Choose a Doctor That's Trained to Listen - Doctors That DO

Choose a Doctor That's Trained to Listen - Doctors That DO

Modified: Feb 9, 2016 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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Disclaimer: Compensation was provided for this blog via Momtrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of American Osteopathic Association or Momtrends.

what is a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

A good primary care physician can be hard to find. I lucked out with my doctor as he was assigned to me when I became a new patient at a local medical group. At first I was a bit suspicious because he was the only physician in the group with a DO after his name instead of an MD. I had to do some research to see what that meant, and it turned out that he was a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — a distinct branch of medical practice in the U.S. that emphasizes a whole-person approach to treatment and care.

I’ve been with my primary care DO for almost eight years now and I have no plans of seeing anyone else— he’s simply the best! What makes my doctor so great is that he LISTENS to my concerns. The practice is booming, and yet I still feel I get one-on-one attention even when he’s pressed for time. I think a lot has to do what the fact that DOs believe there’s more to good health than the absence of pain or disease. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine are trained to listen and partner with their patients to help them get healthy and stay well.

Here are a few more facts about DOs:

• The profession is one of the fastest growing segments in health care today, with one out of every four medical students enrolled in an osteopathic medical school.
• The number of women DOs under the age of 45 rose 62% between 2010 and 2015, and 48% of DOs in active practice less than 10 years are female.
• 55% of all DOs practice in a primary care field (such as pediatrics or family medicine).
• DOs focus on prevention by gaining a deeper understanding of your lifestyle and environment, rather than just treating your symptoms.

Before you talk to a doctor, choose one trained to listen.

My husband is with the same medical group as I am, but sees a different doctor, who happens to be an MD. When he comes home from his appointment his experience is like night and day to mine. He often says that she’s quick to give a prescription, rather than listening and getting to the root of a problem— he also feels rushed at appointments. I’ve been telling him it’s time to switch, and even if he doesn’t see the same doctor as me, there are now other DOs in the practice that would be a better fit.
Your health should be of the utmost importance, that’s why it’s essential to see a doctor who’s willing to listen to your concerns and treat you as a person, rather than a number.

Find a DO in your area at DoctorsThatDO.org.

Have you ever seen a DO – What was your experience?

Disclaimer: Compensation was provided for this blog via Momtrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of American Osteopathic Association or Momtrends.

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  1. Vicky Durrant says

    February 29, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    I recently changed cities, and I've been thinking about getting a new doctor. Like you, I think that having a doctor who listens is extremely important! My last doctor was a great listener and it really made a big difference. I really felt like I could trust him to help me solve my health problems! I'm going to ask a few of my coworkers to see if they could refer me to a doctor that listens well, since they've been living in this city longer than I have. Thank you for sharing!

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  2. Pancho Cham says

    April 22, 2016 at 9:26 am

    I remember my first doctor I had, was very good at listening. Whatever you told him, he would take seriously and take it into consideration. I really wish that more doctors were like that. Thanks for the great advice and information!

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  3. John Carston says

    June 02, 2016 at 8:58 am

    I had never heard of a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine until I found this article. I think I'll have to look into finding this type of doctor since I like their approach of a whole-person treatment of health. I think this would prevent more health problems from occurring and help to have more accurate diagnoses and treatments. I'll also need to follow your advice and look for a doctor that listens so that he can get to the root of the problem, like you said.

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