Doctors of Osteopathy are also know as Osteopathic Physicians. D.O.'s practice a unique form of medicine that accentuates welliness and preventitve healthcare.

D.O's provide all the best medicine has to offer. They are on the cutting edge of medicine, combining state-of-the-art medical technology with a hands-on "whole person" approach to diagnosing and treating illness and injury.

D.O's look for underlying causes of illness or injury, not just the physical condition. Osteopathic physicians consider your emotional state and present situation - home, work and family.

• Both D.O's and M.D.'s complete 4 years of medical school and up to 6 years of residency.
• Both D.O's and M.D.'s can specialize in all areas of medicine.
• Both D.O.'s and M.D.'s must pass state licensing examinations and practice in fully credited and licensed hospitals and medical centers.
• Only D.O.'s and M.D.'s are physicains under Tennessee law equal right to unrestricted practice.