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What does it mean when a doctor has M.D. after their name?

By Kelly McCarthy
Created 09/17/2014 - 11:52

Some doctors' names have M.D. after it and some don't. What exactly does it mean to have M.D. after a doctor's name? Should I only see a doctor if they are an M.D.?

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