Navigating the sea of health care professionals can be overwhelming, especially when choosing a doctor. But there’s more to complicate the selection process: Should you see an MD or DO? While both ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on Medicare, and my primary care physician just retired. Not many places are taking new patients these days, especially on Medicare. Given the choice, should I look for an M.D.

Are you looking for a doctor but need clarification about the range of options available? If you have ever wondered what the difference is between a doctor and primary care physician, then this ...

If you ask someone in the psychology world how people with PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy) differ from those with MD (Doctor of Medicine) you may get an answer like "MDs can prescribe medication, whereas ...