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  • Jaya McSharma 100 Points
    Featured on Wellness.com

    Jaya McSharma

    Jaya McSharma
    Distance: 1.23 mi
    2211 Shed Rd
    Suite B
    Bossier City, LA 71111
    Jaya McSharma practices as a General Practitioner in Bossier City, LA.
  • John Epling Jr, MD 170 Points

    John Epling Jr, MD

    Life Change
    2303 Line Ave
    Shreveport, LA 71104
  • Charles Lyon, MD 110 Points

    Charles Lyon, MD

    Vitreo-Retinal Assoc
    836 Olive St
    Shreveport, LA 71104
  • Roscoe Chan, MD 100 Points

    Roscoe Chan, MD

    1 Saint Mary Pl
    Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Kelsey Ellender-Barthel 100 Points

    Kelsey Ellender-Barthel

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    1453 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
    Ste. 319
    Shreveport, LA 71105
  • Samuel Holladay, MD 100 Points

    Samuel Holladay, MD

    Doctors Clinic Of Springhill
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • John Dellabadia Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Dellabadia Jr, MD

    LA State University Med Ctr
    1501 Kings Hwy, Lsu Medical Center
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Ali Mansouri, MD 100 Points

    Ali Mansouri, MD

    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • David Lilien, MD 100 Points

    David Lilien, MD

    Pet-Positron Emmission Tmgrphy
    1505 Kings Hwy, Med Dir Pet Imag Ctr
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Jean Rousseau, MD 100 Points

    Jean Rousseau, MD

    PO Box 37165
    Shreveport, LA 71133
  • Joseph Sarpy Jr, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Sarpy Jr, MD

    Sarpy Medical Clinic
    PO Box 3450
    Shreveport, LA 71133
  • Wayne La Haye, MD 100 Points

    Wayne La Haye, MD

    Summit Hospital Of North La
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Kevin Lindsey, MD 100 Points

    Kevin Lindsey, MD

    Summit Hospital Of North La
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Gregory Lord, MD 100 Points

    Gregory Lord, MD

    Summit Hospital Of North La
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • John Wilson III, MD 100 Points

    John Wilson III, MD

    Summit Hospital Of North La
    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Michael Torma, MD 100 Points

    Michael Torma, MD

    7013 Sand Beach Blvd
    Shreveport, LA 71105
  • Monica Hurvitz, MD 50 Points

    Monica Hurvitz, MD

    1501 Kings Hwy, PO Box 33932
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • William Mc Munn, MD 50 Points

    William Mc Munn, MD

    1501 Kings Hwy
    Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Nancy Germany, MD 50 Points

    Nancy Germany, MD

    Pines Road Family Medicine
    6823 Pines Rd
    Shreveport, LA 71129
  • 20 Points

    John Epling Md

    2303 Line Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71104
  • 10 Points

    Blanchard P V Md

    2551 Greenwood Road
    Shreveport, LA 71103

  • Abreo Kenneth MD

    3949 Southern Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71106

  • Alsup Ronald T MD

    2551 Greenwood Road
    Shreveport, LA 71103

  • Atchison Sharye MD

    2225 Line Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71104

  • Atchison Steven M MD

    2900 Hearne Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71103

  • Barton R Shane Md

    7925 Youree Drive
    Shreveport, LA 71105

  • Bernard T Jeffrey MD

    9425 Healthplex Drive
    Shreveport, LA 71106

  • Bickham B L Md

    2551 Greenwood Road
    Shreveport, LA 71103

  • Bicknell H Ryan Jr Md Faaos

    7925 Youree Drive
    Shreveport, LA 71105

  • Bilderback Karl K Md

    7925 Youree Drive
    Shreveport, LA 71105

  • Bundrick William S MD

    1202 Louisiana Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Burt Don H MD

    1202 Louisiana Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Carr R Shane MD

    838 Margaret Place
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Ciacchella Sebastian MD MPH Facoem

    1534 Elizabeth Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Colvin David Md

    9425 Healthplex Drive
    Shreveport, LA 71106

  • Cooper Ellis O Jr Md

    2551 Greenwood Road
    Shreveport, LA 71103

  • Cox Stephen L MD

    2900 Hearne Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71103

  • Cush-John Angela MD

    2225 Line Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71104

  • Dixon Tymwa MD

    4700 Hilry Huckaby Ii Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Duong Trung MD

    1128 Louisiana Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Foss Jeffery Md

    1128 Louisiana Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Goodman Robert E MD

    740 Jordan Street
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Halim Neil MD

    838 Margaret Place
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Hammons Amy MD

    838 Margaret Place
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Haynie G Michael MD

    2900 Hearne Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71103

  • Haynie Richard E Md

    2551 Greenwood Road
    Shreveport, LA 71103

  • Haynie Robert D MD

    2225 Line Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71104

  • Hilton David L MD

    2508 Bert Kouns Industria
    Shreveport, LA 71118

  • Holman Douglas MD

    1534 Elizabeth Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71101

  • Holton Don B MD - Radiology

    3100 Samford Avenue
    Shreveport, LA 71103

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