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It means Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is an academic degree offered in the United States. It is a graduate-level first professional degree for physicians and surgeons, usually requiring four years to complete. Holders of the D.O. degree are known as osteopathic physicians, while holders of the similar, but more common M.D. degree are known as allopathic physicians. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

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