Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Osteopathic physician use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians (M.D.s) they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, and proper nutrition and environment factors in maintaining good health. Osteopaths use a hands on approach to medicine and frequently manipulate or palpate as part diagnosis and treatment. They diagnose and treatment. They work primarily in osteopathic hospitals or private practice, however many allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members. The majority of osteopathic physicians as staff members are general practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.

Average Salary: $110,000.