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  • Cason William P Md Phys

    1515 6th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35233

  • Chadband Robert B Md

    48 Medical Park Drive East
    Birmingham, AL 35235

  • Cibulski Anthony A Md

    5502 1st Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35212

  • Cleveland R Doss Md

    1528 Carraway Boulevard
    Birmingham, AL 35234
  • Martin Cogen, DO, MD

    Martin Cogen, DO, MD

    700 18th St S Ste 511
    Birmingham, AL 35233

  • Columbia Lisa MD

    9709 Parkway East
    Birmingham, AL 35215

  • Cooley Harold MD

    1600 Carraway Boulevard
    Birmingham, AL 35234
  • Daniel Coyle, MD

    Daniel Coyle, MD

    1317 4th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35233

  • Crenshaw James Hill MD

    840 Montclair Road
    Birmingham, AL 35213

  • Davis Patrick W MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • De Los Santos Jennifer MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Dodd Thomas MD

    1848 Crestwood Boulevard
    Birmingham, AL 35210

  • Doekel Robert C Jr MD PHYS

    790 Montclair Road
    Birmingham, AL 35213

  • Doyle Mary MD

    3401 Independence Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35209

  • Drum Ann Md

    5892 Trussville Crossing
    Birmingham, AL 35235

  • Edwards Thomas N Md

    7504 Division Avenue
    Birmingham, AL 35206

  • Eichelberger Robert P Md

    7500 Hugh Daniel Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35242

  • Falkson Carla Md

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249
  • Gerald Falletta, DO, MD

    Gerald Falletta, DO, MD

    2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Ste 308
    Birmingham, AL 35209

  • Fennell Ricky MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Fiveash John MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Fiveash John Md

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Francis James MD

    1664 Forestdale Boulevard
    Birmingham, AL 35214
  • Frederick Stevens

    Frederick Stevens

    Frederick Stevens, M.D.
    3613 6th Ave. South
    Birmingham, AL 352222407

  • Freedman David O MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35203

  • Freeman Alan MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Fritz Lyman W MD

    9709 Parkway East
    Birmingham, AL 35215

  • Gilliam Frank G MD

    2000 6th Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35203

  • Grier Alan MD

    1848 Crestwood Boulevard
    Birmingham, AL 35210

  • Habeeb Judith T MD

    3401 Independence Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35209

  • Hagemeyer J Ashley MD

    2100 Southbridge Parkway
    Birmingham, AL 35209

  • Halsey James MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Harrell Lindy Md PhD

    2000 6th Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35203

  • Harris Janet MD

    1308 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest
    Birmingham, AL 35211

  • Hartig Jason R Md

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Head Thomas MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Heudebert Gustavo R MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249
  • Steven Hodges, MD

    Steven Hodges, MD

    2832 Cherokee Rd
    Birmingham, AL 35223

  • Houserman Virginia L MD

    2006 Brookwood Medical Court
    Birmingham, AL 35209

  • Huddle Thomas S Md PhD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Huie Richard T MD

    3401 Independence Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35209

  • Irwin Bruce MD

    1680 Montgomery Highway
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • George Joe, MD

    George Joe, MD

    2461 Vestavia Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Walter Johnson, MD

    Walter Johnson, MD

    Uab Medical Center
    Birmingham, AL 35205

  • Kapoor B S MD

    7 Office Park Circle
    Birmingham, AL 35223

  • Ketchum Carey MD

    1664 Forestdale Boulevard
    Birmingham, AL 35214

  • Kim Robert MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • Kimberling Michael Eli MD

    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249

  • King Peter H MD

    2000 6th Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35203
  • -10 Points

    Kittinger Ronald MD

    7 Huddle Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35242

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