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Are chiropractors real doctors?

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DC stands for Doctor of Chiropractic. They are not medical doctors, however for insurance purposes, some states consider chiropractors health care providers, some do not. All physicians are doctors. Some physicians are Primary Care Physicians, while others are specialists. Surgery: Minor surgery in some states. read more

Chiropractors are real doctors. A chiropractor has a D.C. degree, which is a Doctorate of Chiropractic. The schooling required to become a chiropractor and an MD is extremely similar. Both take classes in biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, pathology, radiology and neurology among many more. read more

Chiropractors do not hold medical degrees, so they aren’t medical doctors. They do have extensive training in chiropractic care and are licensed practitioners. Chiropractors begin their education by getting an undergraduate degree with a focus in the sciences. read more

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