An osteopathic physician or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), is a fully trained and licensed physician. However, in addition to a full medical curriculum, D.O.'s have training that focuses on the body's structure, function and its ability to help heal itself. The D.O. philosophy of patient care focuses on the whole person, not just a specific illness or injury. This distinct approach was developed more than 100 years ago.
Other than M.D.'s, D.O.'s are the only other group of physicians in the United States licensed to perform surgery and prescribe medication. They may specialize in family practice or in any other specific field of medicine. While the physicians at St. Thomas More Osteopathic Treatment Center are certified in other areas of medicine, they only offer Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) services at the center.
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Dr. Venegas and Dr. Haskell |
Julian Venegas, D.O.
Dr. Venegas joined St. Thomas More Hospital in 2007, providing physician services for our occupational medicine group at Centura Centers for Occupational Medicine Canon City. He has been trained and board-certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Over the last ten years, Dr. Venegas has pursued and received training from some of the most preeminent Osteopaths in the country. Dr. Venegas also earned a Masters Degree in Psychology. Currently, he is working on a fellowship in Anti-Aging Medicine. He brings this knowledge and the benefits of this training to our community.
Brent A. Haskell, D.O., Ph.D
Dr. Haskell brings to St. Thomas More a career that spans more than three decades, including more than 18 years in family practice and seven years in emergency medicine. Since 2003 he has maintained a private practice in Canon City, specializing in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He is board certified in family practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. He welcomes his former patients, as well as new patients to the Center.
