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While some acronyms after a doctor or health professional’s name are pretty familiar, such as M.D. for Medical Doctor or D.M.D for Doctor
of Medical Dentistry, some aren’t quite as common. The letters that come after a doctor’s title could tell you anything from their education or specialty to their medical associations, and knowing them can help you make sure you’re seeking care from the appropriate health care provider.
D.D.S.
Doctor of Dental Surgery
D.M.D.
Doctor of Medical Dentistry
D.O.
Doctor of Osteopathy
D.P.M.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
D.V.M
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
F.A.A.D.
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
F.A.A.E.M.
Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine
F.A.A.F.P.
Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians
F.A.C.C.
Fellow of the American College of Cardiologists
F.A.C.E.
Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology
F.A.C.E.P.
Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
F.A.C.G.
Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology
F.A.C.F.A.S.
Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
F.A.C.O.G.
Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists
F.A.C.O.S.
Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
F.A.C.P.
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
F.A.C.C.P.
Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
F.A.C.S.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
F.A.S.P.S.
Fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
F.H.M.
Fellow in Hospital Medicine
F.I.C.S.
Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
F.S.C.A.I.
Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
F.S.T.S.
Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
M.B.A.
Master of Business Administration
M.D.
Medical Doctor
M.P.H.
Master of Public Health
N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
O.D.
Doctor of Optometry
P.A.
Physician Assistant
Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Psy.D.
Doctor of Psychology
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