Nearby Cities

Oxford (7.24 mi)
Water Valley (18.76 mi)
Ecru (21.3 mi)
Myrtle (21.79 mi)
Pontotoc (23.58 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

38655 (8) (7.04 mi)
38841 (1) (23.23 mi)
38652 (10) (24.21 mi)
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  • Lloyd Hopkins, MD 100 Points

    Lloyd Hopkins, MD

    Hopkins & Cooper
    Distance: 7.24 mi
    2200 S Lamar Blvd Ste B
    Oxford, MS 38655
  • 10 Points

    Purdon J S MD

    Distance: 7.24 mi
    2209 Jefferson Davis Drive
    Oxford, MS 38655
  • Farmer William Doty Md

    Distance: 7.24 mi
    1308 Belk Boulevard
    Oxford, MS 38655
  • King Tanya J MD

    Distance: 7.24 mi
    2888 South Lamar Boulevard
    Oxford, MS 38655
  • Lamar Wayne T Md Pa

    Distance: 7.24 mi
    2168 South Lamar Boulevard
    Oxford, MS 38655
  • Richardson Randy K MD

    Distance: 7.24 mi
    1308 Belk Boulevard
    Oxford, MS 38655
  • Spencer William A Md

    Distance: 7.24 mi
    1397 Belk Boulevard
    Oxford, MS 38655
  • Supple Joseph L MD

    Distance: 7.24 mi
    1308 Belk Boulevard
    Oxford, MS 38655
  • Kimberly Webb

    Kimberly Webb

    Dr. Kimberly Webb, D.O.
    Distance: 18.76 mi
    405 North Main Street
    Water Valley, MS 389652507
  • James Speck, MD 100 Points

    James Speck, MD

    Ecru Family Medical Clinic
    Distance: 21.3 mi
    PO Box 428
    Ecru, MS 38841
  • ROBERT STEELE

    ROBERT STEELE

    ROBERT STEELE
    Distance: 21.79 mi
    1757 Hwy 178 West
    Suite A
    Myrtle, MS 38650-9233
  • Flavia West, MD 100 Points

    Flavia West, MD

    Distance: 23.58 mi
    183 S Main St
    Pontotoc, MS 38863
  • Hogue Michael S MD

    Distance: 23.58 mi
    345 Highway 15 North
    Pontotoc, MS 38863
  • Sojourner Denise H MD

    Distance: 23.58 mi
    353 Highway 15 North
    Pontotoc, MS 38863
  • Samuel Creekmore III, MD 110 Points

    Samuel Creekmore III, MD

    Creekmore Clinic
    Distance: 24.54 mi
    216 Oxford Rd
    New Albany, MS 38652
  • James Thornton, MD 100 Points

    James Thornton, MD

    Highway 15 Medical Clinic
    Distance: 24.54 mi
    124 State Highway 15 S
    New Albany, MS 38652
  • Richard H Russell, MD 10 Points

    Richard H Russell, MD

    Distance: 24.54 mi
    402 DOCTORS DR
    NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
  • TYRONGILIA WALTON

    TYRONGILIA WALTON

    Dr. TYRONGILIA WALTON, DNP
    Distance: 24.54 mi
    228 Starlyn Avenue
    New Albany, MS 38652-2428
  • Googe Jim MD

    Distance: 24.54 mi
    462 West Bankhead Street
    New Albany, MS 38652
  • Russell Richard MD

    Distance: 24.54 mi
    402 Doctors Drive
    New Albany, MS 38652
  • Shirley Stephen M MD

    Distance: 24.54 mi
    400 Doctors Drive
    New Albany, MS 38652
  • Thompson Tim MD

    Distance: 24.54 mi
    216 Oxford Road
    New Albany, MS 38652
  • James L Thornton, MD

    James L Thornton, MD

    Distance: 24.54 mi
    124 HIGHWAY 15 S
    NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
  • Vance Gregory A MD

    Distance: 24.54 mi
    400 Doctors Drive
    New Albany, MS 38652

Nearby Cities

Oxford (7.24 mi)
Water Valley (18.76 mi)
Ecru (21.3 mi)
Myrtle (21.79 mi)
Pontotoc (23.58 mi)
New Albany (24.54 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