A doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) is a fully trained and licensed doctor who has attended and graduated from a U.S. osteopathic medical school.

Is DO or MD better?

Final thoughts. The allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) approaches to medicine are highly valuable for treating patients. Therefore, neither an MD nor DO is objectively better than the other.

What is the salary of a DO?

The average salary and compensation for osteopathic physician (d.o.) is $312,310 per year. This roughly translates to $150.15 per hour. The average compensation for those who work as a osteopathic physician (d.o.) can expect to make throughout their career is between $188,500 and $576,350.