While there are many different types of physicians and medical specialties, the one thing all doctors share in common is a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their patients. The ...

A primary care physician (PCP) is a medical doctor trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries in the general population. They may refer you to specialists for ...

For years, many people believed they should only see an MD. But now, DOs have become more popular. So how do they differ and are they as good? A new study sought to answer that very question. UCLA ...

Many rural areas don’t have enough primary care physicians, but osteopathic physicians, or DOs, could help fill the gap in rural care, NPR reported June 5. Between 1990 to 2022, the number of DOs has ...

Sayeh S. Nikpay ([email protected]) is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael R. Richards is an ...

Concierge practice physicians are the highest-paid physicians by practice type, according to Medical Economics’ 2024 Physician Report published Aug. 14. Medical Economics collected data from its ...