DO CMD: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Cardiovascular Expertise

A DO CMD is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who has completed a three-year internal medicine residency and earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Cardiovascular Medicine. This denotes advanced training in diagnosing and managing heart and vascular diseases.

Scope of Practice

As primary care physicians, DO CMDs manage a wide range of conditions, including:

• Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity
• Coronary artery disease, heart failure
• Chronic kidney disease, pneumonia, allergies, depression, arthritis

Preventive Care

• Physical exams, blood/urine tests, cholesterol & blood pressure screenings
• Cancer screenings, immunizations, lifestyle counseling

Collaboration

They work closely with cardiologists, pulmonologists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care.

The osteopathic philosophy emphasizes a holistic, patient-centered approach, and DO CMDs are trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) as an adjunctive therapy.