How much medical knowledge does Donatello have?

Ulisa · 12-17-2013, 01:05 AM

This question was triggered by just a trend I have noticed in the fanfiction realm. While I don't necessary disagree with it, it did bring up the question: in most fan creations, Donatello serves as the Turtles' resident medic/healer but how much medical knowledge does he really have? Granted, he's shown to be an inventor, scientist and the like but does that really translate into medical knowledge?

Though, out of all four of them, he does seem the most obvious choice. It's just something I have been wondering because I have seen some stories where they have him as adept as a surgeon, which I don't necessarily agree with but I would certainly agree he could handle most illnesses and minor injuries. Thoughts?

12-17-2013, 01:05 AM	#1
Ulisa Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Various Fantasy Realms Posts: 145	How much medical knowledge does Donatello have? This question was triggered by just a trend I have noticed in the fanfiction realm. While I don't necessary disagree with it, it did bring up the question: in most fan creations, Donatello serves as the Turtles' resident medic/healer but how much medical knowledge does he really have? Granted, he's shown to be an inventor, scientist and the like but does that really translate into medical knowledge? Though, out of all four of them, he does seem the most obvious choice. It's just something I have been wondering because I have seen some stories where they have him as adept as a surgeon, which I don't necessarily agree with but I would certainly agree he could handle most illnesses and minor injuries. Thoughts?