Do I need an MD referral to see a chiropractor? Do I need an MD referral? This is an all too common question that potential patients have about chiropractic. The short answer is no. You do not need a referral from your medical doctor. South Carolina along with all 49 other states consider chiropractors as primary care providers. This means that you can seek direct access to a doctor of chiropractic without an MD referral. This being said, it is never a bad thing [...]