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  • Barbara Joseph C MD Inc

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    7880 Wren Avenue
    Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Joseph Walters, MD 300 Points

    Joseph Walters, MD

    Joseph Walters, MD, a SignatureMD Physician
    Distance: 20.94 mi
    12961 Village Drive
    Suite A
    Saratoga, CA 95070
  • John Wakefield Jr, MD 130 Points

    John Wakefield Jr, MD

    Remington Health Ctr
    Distance: 20.94 mi
    18988 Cox Ave, #D
    Saratoga, CA 95070
  • Gordon Leonard, MD 100 Points

    Gordon Leonard, MD

    Distance: 20.94 mi
    12961 Village Dr Ste A
    Saratoga, CA 95070
  • Mike Nichols, MD 10 Points

    Mike Nichols, MD

    Distance: 20.94 mi
    12224 SARATOGA SUNNYVAL
    SARATOGA, CA 95070
  • James Dacus, MD 250 Points

    James Dacus, MD

    James Dacus, MD, a SignatureMD Physician
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    230 San Jose Street
    Suite A
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Rodolfo Garcia, MD 130 Points

    Rodolfo Garcia, MD

    Northridge Medical Weight
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1187 N Main St Ste 101
    Salinas, CA 93906
  • Ravindra Sharma, MD 100 Points

    Ravindra Sharma, MD

    Family Practice
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1101 Pajaro St
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Norman Halfpenny, MD 100 Points

    Norman Halfpenny, MD

    Meridian Medical Svc
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    680 E Romie Ln
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Rebecca Abundis, DO 90 Points

    Rebecca Abundis, DO

    Family Health
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1033 Los Palos Dr
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Warren Nishimoto, DO 70 Points

    Warren Nishimoto, DO

    Salinas Valley Medical Group
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    911 Blanco Cir Ste D
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Yolanta Kruszynska, MD 50 Points

    Yolanta Kruszynska, MD

    Diabetes Care Ctr
    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1260 S Main St, Ste 201-Diabetes Care Ctr
    Salinas, CA 93901

  • Barnes E Valerie MD

    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1441 Constitution Boulevard
    Salinas, CA 93906

  • Blau Nathan Md

    Distance: 24.7 mi
    631 East Alvin Drive Suite H
    Salinas, CA 93906

  • Bunch Edward Md

    Distance: 24.7 mi
    631 East Alvin Drive
    Salinas, CA 93906

  • Cisneros Jeanette MD

    Distance: 24.7 mi
    945 Blanco Circle Suite D
    Salinas, CA 93901

  • Clark John MD

    Distance: 24.7 mi
    945 Blanco Circle Suite D
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Ricardo Cuadros, M.D.

    Ricardo Cuadros, M.D.

    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1441 Constitution Blvd
    Salinas, CA 93906
  • Rodolfo M Garcia, MD

    Rodolfo M Garcia, MD

    Distance: 24.7 mi
    1187 N MAIN ST STE 101
    SALINAS, CA 93901
  • Catherine Petronijevic

    Catherine Petronijevic

    Distance: 24.7 mi
    17812 Moro Rd
    Salinas, CA 93907
  • Chander Das, MD 100 Points

    Chander Das, MD

    Distance: 24.99 mi
    20555 Prospect Rd Ste E
    Cupertino, CA 95014
  • Frederick Schwertley, MD 60 Points

    Frederick Schwertley, MD

    Distance: 24.99 mi
    10373 Torre Ave Ste G
    Cupertino, CA 95014

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