D.O. is a Doctor of Osteoapathic Medicine. When choosing a doctor for your family, it’s important to know all of your options, including the type of physician you see. Many people don’t realize there are two types of physicians: MDs and DOs, or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine.
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine are fully licensed physicians and surgeons who practice in all areas of medicine. They may be certified to specialize in family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, internal medicine, and all other specialties, including plastic and reconstructive surgery.
DOs obtain the same type of training that MDs do: four years of college, four years of medical school, followed by three to six years in internships and residencies to prepare for their chosen specialties. Both MDs and DOs must pass comparable exams to gain their state licenses. In California, DOs are licensed and regulated by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
DOs bring something extra to medicine. DOs practice a “whole person” approach to health care-instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they regard your body as an integrated whole. A strong focus on preventive health care is undertaken.
Dr. Arnold Almonte is proud of his background as an osteopathic physician. He has integrated his knowledge in osteopathic medicine with his extensive and rigorous training as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. His approach to your care will be one of competence as well as compassion.
In addition to being a member of several professional organiziations, Dr. Almonte is a longstanding member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, and the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California. As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, he is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Hospital affiliations include Mercy Hospital of Folsom in Folsom, CA.
Dr. Almonte is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery which is governed by the American Osteopathic Association.