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OD is for Doctor of Optometry. It is NOT used behind an ophthalmologist's name, however. An ophthalmologist has MD after their name because they go to medical school.

This should not be confused with D.O. which is a doctor of osteopathic medicine.

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What does OD stand for after a doctors name?

An OD after a doctor's name refers to the individual being a doctor of optometry. These doctors are responsible for providing care for the eyes.


What does a od mean after a doctors name?

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Do only medical doctors write dr before their name?

No, anyone who has completed a doctoral program in any field can place the designation Dr before their name. This includes doctors of philosophy (PhD), doctors of medicine (MD), doctors of chiropractic (DC), doctors of dentistry (DDS), doctors of veterinary medicine (DVM), doctors of optometry (OD), etc.


Does OD and DO mean the same after a doctor's name?

OD refers to optometry. DO refers to Doctor of Osteopathy. They are completely different.


Is OD after an eye doctor's name mean he is an opthomologist?

It stands for Doctor of Optometry.


What does P.C. mean after a doctors name?

Doctor of Optometry (OD).PC, means professional corporation. It has nothing to do with primary care physician or any specialty. Thus, the legal name for his/her business practice may include the doctors specialty OD, followed by PC to reflect he/she has incorporated the business. This would play a part in protecting the doctor in-terms of malpractice and other types of suits.Doctor of Optometry (OD).PC, means professional corporation. It has nothing to do with primary care physician or any specialty. Thus, the legal name for his/her business practice may include the doctors specialty OD, followed by PC to reflect he/she has incorporated the business. This would play a part in protecting the doctor in-terms of malpractice and other types of suits.Doctor of Optometry (OD).PC, means professional corporation. It has nothing to do with primary care physician or any specialty. Thus, the legal name for his/her business practice may include the doctors specialty OD, followed by PC to reflect he/she has incorporated the business. This would play a part in protecting the doctor in-terms of malpractice and other types of suits.Doctor of Optometry (OD).PC, means professional corporation. It has nothing to do with primary care physician or any specialty. Thus, the legal name for his/her business practice may include the doctors specialty OD, followed by PC to reflect he/she has incorporated the business. This would play a part in protecting the doctor in-terms of malpractice and other types of suits.Doctor of Optometry (OD).PC, means professional corporation. It has nothing to do with primary care physician or any specialty. Thus, the legal name for his/her business practice may include the doctors specialty OD, followed by PC to reflect he/she has incorporated the business. This would play a part in protecting the doctor in-terms of malpractice and other types of suits.Doctor of Optometry (OD).PC, means professional corporation. It has nothing to do with primary care physician or any specialty. Thus, the legal name for his/her business practice may include the doctors specialty OD, followed by PC to reflect he/she has incorporated the business. This would play a part in protecting the doctor in-terms of malpractice and other types of suits.


Does a od doctor go to same type of college as a MD doctor?

No. MD doctors go to 4 years of medical school. OD doctors go through 4 years of optometry school.


What do the letters OD behind a doctors name mean?

It could stand for Doctor of Optometry abbreviated ODThey are also the initials of one of the most important people in the history of the Little Debbie snacks company, O.D. McKee.


How do you OD?

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Another name for the'way od sorrow'?

If you mean "way OF sorrow," my first answer would be the "Via Dolorosa."


How do you answer de dond es od?

If you mean: 'De donde es Vd (=usted)?': 'Where are you from?', the answer is: 'Soy de....' ('I am from....') If 'od' in the question is not 'Vd/usted', it could mean: Where is he/she//are you from? OR (doubtfully): Where is od from?


OD what does it mean?

Doctor of Optometry