How much does being a DO hinder you on the west coast?

Hi! I have searched ad nauseam for a complete discussion on the matter and came up dry for my concerns. I'm only an OMS-I, but I think I want to be an allergist. I am doing my due diligence researching how this will play out if I am even successful. I see a lot of job listings in SoCal and other west coast regions say: MD degree required. A couple years ago, they'd say: ACGME residency only. (Obv with the merger, this is less effective.) The bottom line: there seems to still be... How much does being a DO hinder you on the west coast?
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