Anybody Used Dr. Dennis Barson, Do, For An Imo Yet?

[Philip Rogers]

I'm planning on using him but have a few red flags. He graduated as a DO in 2002 but that seems a short time for all his posted qualifications. Can't find him licensed in Virginia??? I don't mind losing the money but I'm worried about my records, especially in this day of ID theft. Any info appreciated!

pr

Edited February 11, 2008 by Philip Rogers

[Philip Rogers]

Pete - thanks for the link!

John - My lawyer said "no" to Dr Bash, doesn't think it would help. It's for A&A/housebound. The claim has a potential for some retro, so we'll see.

Free - I used a DO back in the '80's and he was probably the best I've ever dealt with. as far as physicians go. My only concern is he graduated in 2002 so how much experience can he have. I'm pretty sure I'll use him. The worst thing that can happen is it's not favorable. Thanks, everyone.

pr

[Jim MAC]

Ok

Call me dumb but what is a DO

Jim

[Pete53]

Jim its not dumb its just a different training that empathizes a slightly different approach than MD. They can write scripts and many prefer them.

* Both D.O.s and M.D.s typically have a four year undergraduate degree prior to medical training.

* Both D.O.s and M.D.s have spent four-years in medical education. Both take the MCAT and are subject to a rigorous application process. Historically, D.O. schools are more open to the non-traditional candidate.

* D.O.s, like M.D.s, choose to practice in a specialty area of medicine and complete a residency program ranging from 3-7 years. Some D.O.s complete the same residency programs as their M.D. counterparts.

* M.D. students take the USMLE exam and D.O. students take the COMLEX exam . Both must pass a state licensing examination to practice medicine.

* D.O.s perform surgery, deliver children, treat patients, prescribe medications and work in the same settings as M.D.s. D.O.s use the same tools, treatments and technologies of medicine as M.D.s.

* D.O.s receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system, which make up the muscles and bones of a person.

The main difference between the two types of physicians is that D.O.s have been specially trained to perform osteopthic manipulations on patients. They view the patient as a 'total person" and focus on preventative care. They view the whole body rather than treat specific symptoms or illness. D.O.s use Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in their practice. This involves the use of their hands to diagnose injury and illness and to encourage your body's natural ability to heal. Osteopathic medicine is a fast-growing segment of the United States healthcare field. The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) states that:

"Because of this whole-person approach to medicine, approximately 60 percent of all D.O.s choose to practice in the primary care disciplines of family practice, general internal medicine and pediatrics. Approximately 40 percent of all D.O.s go on to specialize in a wide range of practice areas. If the medical specialty exists, you will find D.O.s there.

[tssnave]

Phillip,

Please give us a follow up on this thread after you have used him so the rest of us will have a better feel for him.

Thanks,

TS Snave

[Philip Rogers]

TS Snave - will do.

pr

[Pete53]

I went to a DO for almost 10 years till he moved to far to make the trip. I liked him he was easy to get an appointment to see although he was certainly busy. He was a no nonsense Doc who would say no to me about requests for meds that I though might help and he did not. He always took the time to explain why he was changing a med or trying something else. He was patient and gave me a fair visit.

His charges were certainly moderate when compared to MD's. If I had anything past family practice he would refer to a specialist.