Osteopath vs. Orthopedist

Osteopathnoun

(alternative medicine) A non-physician healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles. Not to be confused with Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) (also known as osteopathic physicians) who are full physicians like Doctors of Medicine (M.D.).

Osteopathnoun

A practitioner of osteopathy.

Osteopathnoun

a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles

Orthopedistnoun

An orthopedic surgeon

Orthopedistnoun

One who prevents, cures, or remedies deformities, esp. in children.

Orthopedistnoun

a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)