Who was Dr. Andrew Taylor Still?
Dr. Andrew Taylor Still was an M.D. who was dissatisfied with the effectiveness of many of the 19th century medications, believing some were useless or harmful. He developed a philosophy of medicine based on ideas that date back to Hippocrates, the father of medicine. That philosophy evolved into osteopathic medicine, a unique form of American medical care that focuses on the unity of all body parts. Andrew Taylor Still, M.D. and D.O., prescribed appropriate medical treatment for his patients and stressed preventive medicine, eating properly and keeping fit. Today’s D.O.s also serve as modern-day medical pioneers as they continue to stay abreast of today’s medical technology and provide excellent health care in primary care areas, specialties and sub-specialties.
