DOCARE

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History

DOCARE was founded by Ernest A. Allaby, D.O. in 1961.[7][8] DOCARE is operated by the American Osteopathic Association,[9] and consists of osteopathic physicians (DO), osteopathic medical students, M.D. physicians, and other healthcare professionals.[10]

DOCARE has partnered with the US Navy on medical missions.[11]

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