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  • Jennifer Olson, DO 260 Points

    Jennifer Olson, DO

    Carlisle Family Practice Clnc
    Distance: 9.99 mi
    125 School St, Family Practice Clinic
    Carlisle, IA 50047
  • Michael Mc Cormick, DO 70 Points

    Michael Mc Cormick, DO

    Carlisle Family Practice Clnc
    Distance: 9.99 mi
    125 School St
    Carlisle, IA 50047

  • Frost Leighton E Md

    Distance: 11.56 mi
    107 North Walnut Street
    Colfax, IA 50054
  • Heidi Wintermote, DO 50 Points

    Heidi Wintermote, DO

    Distance: 12.24 mi
    PO Box 430
    Prairie City, IA 50228
  • Gregory L Ingle, DO 10 Points

    Gregory L Ingle, DO

    Distance: 12.24 mi
    100 E JEFFERSON ST
    PRAIRIE CITY, IA 50228
  • Dean Teeter, DO 150 Points

    Dean Teeter, DO

    Urbandale Family Physicians
    Distance: 12.83 mi
    2901 86th St
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Fred Strickland Jr, DO 50 Points

    Fred Strickland Jr, DO

    Tower Medical Clinic
    Distance: 12.98 mi
    974 73rd St Ste 37
    Windsor Heights, IA 50312

  • Brown Elizabeth A Md Eye Physician And Surgeon

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    2101 Westown Parkway
    West Des Moines, IA 50265

  • Buck Bridget L Md

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    6000 University Avenue Suite 200
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Katherine Hauser, M.D.

    Katherine Hauser, M.D.

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    1300 37th St
    West Des Moines, IA 50266

  • Munson Alan Md

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    1300 37th Street
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Wayne Belling, DO 130 Points

    Wayne Belling, DO

    Distance: 13.69 mi
    1601 NW 114th St Ste 247
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Harvey Giller, DO 120 Points

    Harvey Giller, DO

    Digestive And Liver Dis Conslt
    Distance: 13.69 mi
    1601 Nw 114th St Ste 342
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Donald Burrows, MD 100 Points

    Donald Burrows, MD

    Chest & Infectious Disease
    Distance: 13.69 mi
    1601 NW 114th St Ste 347
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Steven Humphrey, MD 100 Points

    Steven Humphrey, MD

    Distance: 13.69 mi
    1601 Nw 114th St Ste 247
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Stephen Eckstat, DO

    Stephen Eckstat, DO

    Distance: 13.69 mi
    1601 Nw 114th St Ste 244
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Eileen May, DO 110 Points

    Eileen May, DO

    Mercy Indianola Detroit Mdcl
    Distance: 20.34 mi
    112 E Detroit Ave
    Indianola, IA 50125

  • Watts J Douglas MD

    Distance: 20.34 mi
    1504 North 1st Street
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • Dennis Perryman, DO 50 Points

    Dennis Perryman, DO

    Pleasantville Clinic
    Distance: 20.5 mi
    PO Box 308
    Pleasantville, IA 50225

  • Kobliska David Md

    Distance: 20.5 mi
    104 North Washington Street
    Pleasantville, IA 50225
  • Phil Clevenger, DO 110 Points

    Phil Clevenger, DO

    Newton Clinic
    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 N 4th Ave E Ste 200
    Newton, IA 50208
  • Erwin Wittenberg, MD 100 Points

    Erwin Wittenberg, MD

    Newton Clinic
    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 N 4th Ave E Ste 200
    Newton, IA 50208
  • Fred Carpenter Jr, DO 50 Points

    Fred Carpenter Jr, DO

    Carpenter Clinic
    Distance: 21.84 mi
    303 S 2nd Ave W
    Newton, IA 50208
  • R Groben, DO 50 Points

    R Groben, DO

    Skiff Medical Ctr
    Distance: 21.84 mi
    204 N 4th Ave E, Skiff Medical Center
    Newton, IA 50208

  • Edwards Patrick J Md

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 North 4th Avenue East Suite 200
    Newton, IA 50208

  • Gary L Richardson Md Facs

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 North 4th Avenue East Suite 150
    Newton, IA 50208

  • Hill Steven C Md

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 North 4th Avenue East Suite 200
    Newton, IA 50208

  • Joivette Duane MD

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 North 4th Avenue East
    Newton, IA 50208

  • Jolivette Duane M MD

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 North 4th Avenue East Suite 200
    Newton, IA 50208

  • Ruggle Paul E Md

    Distance: 21.84 mi
    300 North 4th Avenue East Suite 200
    Newton, IA 50208
  • Som Lerd, MD 100 Points

    Som Lerd, MD

    Woodward State Hospital School
    Distance: 27.77 mi
    1251 334th St
    Woodward, IA 50276
  • Earl Mc Keever, MD 100 Points

    Earl Mc Keever, MD

    Iowa Health Pysicans-Knoxville
    Distance: 28.93 mi
    1202 W Howard St
    Knoxville, IA 50138

  • Jacks Tobin E MD

    Distance: 28.93 mi
    1202 West Howard Street
    Knoxville, IA 50138

  • Motamedi Bijan MD

    Distance: 28.93 mi
    1202 West Howard Street
    Knoxville, IA 50138

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.

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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