RD: I have another question.

RD,

I have another question for you. Many MDs classify themselves as either a physician or a surgeon. Do you believe that a DPM who speacializes in foot and ankle surgery is classified as a surgeon? If not, do you consider a DDS who speacializes in oral surgery a surgeon? The word "surgeon" is enclosed in the title of "oral surgery". I would consider an oral surgeon a surgeon indeed. However, these guys hold a DDS not an MD. I'm just trying to understand where your argument lies and where you are coming from. I have come to believe that some of your opinions come straight out of left field. I realize this forum is directed towards podiatry. I am merely using oral surgery as an example.

While I'm on the subject, you claim a physician is a doctor who practices full scope medicine. However a Otolaryngologist only practices on the ears nose and throat. An Ophthalmologist only does eye surgery. A Dermatologist just deals with skin. These doctors speacialize in one particular area, yet they are considered physicians. The only thing that separates these degrees from denistry, optometry or podiatry for that matter, is the suffix behind the doctors last name. In fact the only physicians that practice full scope medicine are family practice and internal medicine or sub-speacialties of internal medicine. Since you ignorantly claim to have all the answers, you should have no problem answering this simple question. However, I'm sure you will ignore this message if you are unsure of the answer.

I realize that a podiatrist is not considered physicians by the AMA. However I think you are completly off base with some of your remarks. Why have you made it your life's work to criticize others? In the mean time have fun teaching English and grading what other have posted. God knows your not practicing medicine! Your too ignorant.

Please respond. The debate is on!

Yours,
Caraway