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  • 100 Points
    Featured on Wellness.com

    The Iowa Clinic Medical Imaging Department

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1221 Pleasant Street
    Suite 150
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    The Iowa Clinic Medical Imaging Department is a General Practitioner facility at 1221 Pleasant Street Suite 150 in De...
  • Erin Fox-Hammel 100 Points
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    Erin Fox-Hammel

    Erin Fox-Hammel
    Distance: 12.19 mi
    5408 NW 88th St., Ste. 140
    Johnston, IA 501312953
    Erin Fox-Hammel practices as a General Practitioner in Johnston, IA.
  • kerri patton 200 Points
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    kerri patton

    kerri patton, RN, MSN, NP-C
    Distance: 13.55 mi
    1200 Valley West Drive, suite 503
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
    I have worked as a nurse since 1996. I obtained my graduate degree and nurse practitioner certification in 2006. As a...
  • Daniel Hepplewhite, DO 100 Points

    Daniel Hepplewhite, DO

    Assocd Internists Central Ia
    140 8th St Se
    Altoona, IA 50009
  • Deborah Haines, DO, MD 30 Points

    Deborah Haines, DO, MD

    Altoona Medical Clinic Pc
    140 8th St Se
    Altoona, IA 50009
  • Joseph Coppola, DO

    Joseph Coppola, DO

    753 8th St Sw
    Altoona, IA 50009
  • Larry Coppola, DO, MD

    Larry Coppola, DO, MD

    753 8th St Sw
    Altoona, IA 50009

  • Danielson Stanton L MD

    1504 8th Street Southwest
    Altoona, IA 50009

  • Sixta Deb A MD

    1504 8th Street Southwest
    Altoona, IA 50009
  • W Borchardt, DO 120 Points

    W Borchardt, DO

    Mercy South Medical Clinic
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    6601 SW 9th St
    Des Moines, IA 50315
  • 120 Points

    The Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1607 East 33rd Street
    Des Moines, IA 50317
  • Darwin Schossow, DO 100 Points

    Darwin Schossow, DO

    Des Moines Family Care Assoc
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    717 Lyon St Ste C
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Norma Hirsch, MD 100 Points

    Norma Hirsch, MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1313 High St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Andrea McGuire, MD 100 Points

    Andrea McGuire, MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    601 6th Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50334
  • James Blessman, MD 100 Points

    James Blessman, MD

    Mercy Pain Ctr
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    2679 Maury St, Health Care Access Network
    Des Moines, IA 50317
  • Roberta Wattleworth, DO 100 Points

    Roberta Wattleworth, DO

    Tower Medical Clinic
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    3200 Grand Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Raymond Webster, MD 100 Points

    Raymond Webster, MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    Principal Financial Grp, 711 High St
    Des Moines, IA 50392
  • Kenneth Moon Jr, DO 80 Points

    Kenneth Moon Jr, DO

    Health Care Professionals
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1530 E Euclid Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50313
  • Dante Toriello, DO 70 Points

    Dante Toriello, DO

    East Des Moines Clinic
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    623 E 12th St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Richard Evans, DO 70 Points

    Richard Evans, DO

    Family Physicians At Penn
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1301 Penn Ave Ste 316
    Des Moines, IA 50316
  • Richard Glenn Jr, DO 60 Points

    Richard Glenn Jr, DO

    Diagnostic & Critical Care Med
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    411 Laurel St Ste 3275
    Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Gayla Kees, DO 60 Points

    Gayla Kees, DO

    Mercy Hilltop Medical Clinic; Mercy Medical Center Administration Office
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    PO Box 1475
    Des Moines, IA 50306
  • Donna De Louis, DO 50 Points

    Donna De Louis, DO

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    4116 University Ave, Clinic General Medicine
    Des Moines, IA 50311
  • James Elliott, DO 50 Points

    James Elliott, DO

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    3200 Grand Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Larry Standing, DO 50 Points

    Larry Standing, DO

    Mercy Norwalk Medical Clinic
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    6601 SW 9th St
    Des Moines, IA 50315
  • David Boesler, DO 50 Points

    David Boesler, DO

    Tower Medical Clinic
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    3200 Grand Ave Dept Omm
    Des Moines, IA 50312

  • Al-Zein Naser Md

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1215 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Blythe James G Md Gynecologic Oncology

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1221 Pleasant Street Suite 430
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Carlson Lisa R MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Chendrasekhar Akella MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 304
    Des Moines, IA 50316

  • Cheyne Ken L MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Cook Jennifer S Md

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Cook Jennifer S MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1200 Pleasant Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Dawson Steven T MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1200 Pleasant Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Gerdes Karen J MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1200 Pleasant Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Grothe Rayna M MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1200 Pleasant Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Irish Michael S Md

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Jennissen Charles A MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1200 Pleasant Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Menzies Lisa J MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1200 Pleasant Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Mraz Royann C MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Norawong Dee MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Olson Loren A MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    550 39th Street Suite 304
    Des Moines, IA 50312

  • Shah Rizwan Z MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Sloven Daniel G MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Ukabiala Onyebuchi MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1212 Pleasant Street Suite 300
    Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Weis Dennis A Md

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    700 East University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50316
  • Craig Gerhart, MD 100 Points

    Craig Gerhart, MD

    Ankeny Medical Ctr
    Distance: 9.38 mi
    215 Sw Walnut St
    Ankeny, IA 50021

  • Kappos George T MD

    Distance: 9.38 mi
    1105 North Ankeny Boulevard
    Ankeny, IA 50021

  • Marsh Fred C Md

    Distance: 9.38 mi
    1105 North Ankeny Boulevard
    Ankeny, IA 50023
  • ANGELA BLANKENSHIP

    ANGELA BLANKENSHIP

    Ms. ANGELA BLANKENSHIP, ARNP
    Distance: 9.38 mi
    113 North Ankeny Blvd
    Ankeny, IA 500231708

General Practitioner Info

General Practitioner Summary:
A general practitioner is a medical doctor that treats patients for illnesses, whether they are long term or short term in duration. This type of doctor also offers preventive health care and patient education for maintenance of health and overall well being.

These doctors use a holistic approach to treat patients. Their patients may be healthy or may have one of multiple health care problems. The general practitioner was common in the past, but has mostly been replaced by newer titles such as the family doctor and the primary care physician.

Conditions Treated:


General practitioners treat both acute and chronic illnesses of nearly every type that do not require the services of a specialist. While the medical issues treated by these doctors may be exhaustive, some of these conditions may include:

and many, many more.

Specialties:


General practitioners can obtain additional qualifications in areas such as adolescent medicine and geriatric medicine. Others include hospice, sleep medicine, and sports medicine.

Procedures and Treatments:


General practitioners use interviews combined with a physical examination to make a diagnosis or to check up on continuing health and wellness. These doctors may recommend or perform lab procedures such as taking blood and performing x-rays. General practitioners may prescribe medications and offer nutrition and activity advice, in addition to making recommendations for specific patient lifestyle changes. Additional procedures may involve in-office surgical procedures such as lancing and draining abscesses.

Profession Details:


After completion of a Bachelor Degree with a strong emphasis in one of the science fields, a candidate must attend at least 4 years of education at an accredited medical school, followed by a 3 - 7 year residency program. An additional 1 - 3 years of fellowship is necessary for those wishing to add a specialty or additional qualifications. Specific exams are required, then the doctor must become licensed in the state in which he or she will practice medicine. Voluntary board certification may also be obtained.

Associations:

General Practitioner FAQs:

What is a General Practitioner?
A General Practitioner is a healthcare professional who practices medicine and is licensed by a state board.

What type of work does a General Practitioner do?
A General Practitioner counsels and examines patients for injuries or diseases. A General Practitioner can do minor procedures, for example, treat skin lesions.

What's the difference between a General Practitioner and a Family Doctor?
A Family Doctor is a General Practitioner with the additional education and training for Family Doctor designation. Both treat a wide range of health issues, but the family doctor has additional training for the needs specific to patients of all ages.

Can my whole family see a General Practitioner?
While the General Practitioner is qualified to treat all patients, he or she should have additional qualifications in family medicine in order to be up-to-date on issues that are specific to children and the elderly.

What can I see a General Practitioner for?
You can see a General Practitioner for any common problem. A General Practitioner can take care of patients of all ages.

How many General Practitioners are there in the United States?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that there are approximately 209,000 in the United States as of 2010.

How do I find a General Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a General Practitioner in your state. Select General Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a General Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a General Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of General Practitioners in your city and state.

General Practitioner Related Terms:
general practice, family doctor, primary care physician, physical examinations, cholesterol testing, wound care, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, fitness programs, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment