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Louisville (14.57 mi)
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Maben (17.69 mi)
Starkville (22.63 mi)
Kilmichael (24.79 mi)

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39339 (4) (14.5 mi)
39750 (3) (15.09 mi)
39744 (2) (18.38 mi)
39759 (6) (21.29 mi)
39747 (1) (24.67 mi)
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  • Cynthia Harrington 100 Points

    Cynthia Harrington

    Cynthia Harrington, Nurse Practitioner
    Distance: 14.57 mi
    2095 South Church Avenue
    Louisville, MS 39339
  • Tasha Hannah 100 Points

    Tasha Hannah

    Dr. Tasha Hannah
    Distance: 14.57 mi
    2095 South Church Avenue
    Louisville, MS 39339
  • Tasha Hannah 100 Points

    Tasha Hannah

    Dr. Tasha Hannah
    Distance: 14.57 mi
    2095 South Church Avenue
    Louisville, MS 39339
  • Everett Calloway, Jr, MD, IMG

    Everett Calloway, Jr, MD, IMG

    Cornerstone Clinic
    Distance: 14.57 mi
    309 South Church Avenue, P.O. Box 844, Highway 15
    Louisville, MS 39339
  • Orgler R J MD

    Distance: 14.57 mi
    547 East Main Street
    Louisville, MS 39339
  • James Booth, MD 100 Points

    James Booth, MD

    Booth Clinic
    Distance: 16.83 mi
    108 Meadowlane Avenue
    Eupora, MS 39744
  • Booth James E MD

    Distance: 16.83 mi
    108 Meadowlane Street
    Eupora, MS 39744
  • Prosser Sidney H MD

    Distance: 17.69 mi
    3985 2nd Avenue
    Maben, MS 39750
  • Simmons Sue MD

    Distance: 17.69 mi
    3985 2nd Avenue
    Maben, MS 39750
  • John Copeland Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Copeland Jr, MD

    John T Copeland Clinic
    Distance: 22.63 mi
    1011 Evergreen St
    Starkville, MS 39759
  • Barbara Fleetwood, MD 70 Points

    Barbara Fleetwood, MD

    Family Clinic
    Distance: 22.63 mi
    501 Hospital Rd
    Starkville, MS 39759
  • 40 Points

    Golden Triangle Rural Family Health Center - T McClenton Cfnp

    Distance: 22.63 mi
    1237 Highway 182 East
    Starkville, MS 39759
  • Castleberry G M MD

    Distance: 22.63 mi
    104 Doctors Park
    Starkville, MS 39759
  • McKibben Everett C MD

    Distance: 22.63 mi
    103 Doctors Park
    Starkville, MS 39759
  • Smith W Todd MD

    Distance: 22.63 mi
    4 Professional Plaza
    Starkville, MS 39759
  • Poe Katrina MD

    Distance: 24.79 mi
    303 Lamar Avenue
    Kilmichael, MS 39747
  • Betty Turner, MD 100 Points

    Betty Turner, MD

    Kosciusko Medical Clinic
    Distance: 29.66 mi
    332 Highway 12 W
    Kosciusko, MS 39090
  • Braswell Guy R MD

    Distance: 29.66 mi
    112 North Wells Street
    Kosciusko, MS 39090
  • Carter Richard C MD

    Distance: 29.66 mi
    332 Highway 12 West
    Kosciusko, MS 39090
  • Carter Thomas MD

    Distance: 29.66 mi
    332 Highway 12 West
    Kosciusko, MS 39090
  • Hartness Stanley MD

    Distance: 29.66 mi
    332 Highway 12 West
    Kosciusko, MS 39090
  • Holdiness Gary D MD

    Distance: 29.66 mi
    332 Highway 12 West
    Kosciusko, MS 39090
  • Lishman Perry J MD

    Distance: 29.66 mi
    332 Highway 12 West
    Kosciusko, MS 39090
  • Richardson Brady MD

    Distance: 29.66 mi
    332 Highway 12 West
    Kosciusko, MS 39090
  • Spiegel Firth MD

    Distance: 29.66 mi
    332 Highway 12 West
    Kosciusko, MS 39090

Nearby Cities

Louisville (14.57 mi)
Eupora (16.83 mi)
Maben (17.69 mi)
Starkville (22.63 mi)
Kilmichael (24.79 mi)

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