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  • George Hiester, MD 310 Points

    George Hiester, MD

    1414 S Miller St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Thomas Caruso, MD 130 Points

    Thomas Caruso, MD

    Central Coast Urgentcare
    340 E Betteravia Rd Ste C
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Susan Ziemba, MD 110 Points

    Susan Ziemba, MD

    Susan Ziemba
    801 E Chapel St Ste 5
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Mark Pomerantz, MD 100 Points

    Mark Pomerantz, MD

    Central Coast Urgentcare
    340 E Betteravia Rd Ste C
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Joseph Cohan, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Cohan, MD

    1530 Cypress Way, C/O Mmc Ectended Care Faci
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • David Mizes 50 Points

    David Mizes

    Central Coast - Med Plus
    340 E Betteravia Rd
    Ste C
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • David Mizes 50 Points

    David Mizes

    Med Plus Central Coast
    2271 S Depot St
    Santa Maria, CA 93455

  • Abbott Kathleen MD

    135 Carmen Lane
    Santa Maria, CA 93458

  • Boughey Simon MD

    3070 Skyway Drive Suite 106
    Santa Maria, CA 93455

  • Bustamante Tirso Md

    938 East Main Street
    Santa Maria, CA 93454

  • Caruso Thomas A Md

    340 East Betteravia Road
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • George M Cury, MD

    George M Cury, MD

    2801 SANTA MARIA WAY # B
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93455
  • George J Hiester, MD

    George J Hiester, MD

    821 E CHAPEL ST STE 203
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
  • George J Hiester, MD

    George J Hiester, MD

    220 South Palisade, #104
    SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

  • Ambrosio Emilia MD

    Distance: 6.61 mi
    150 Tejas Place
    Nipomo, CA 93444
  • George M Cury, MD

    George M Cury, MD

    Distance: 6.61 mi
    150 TEJAS PL
    NIPOMO, CA 93444
  • 10 Points

    Clarke Steven R MD

    Distance: 17.52 mi
    877 Oak Park Boulevard
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449

  • Bernhardt David MD

    Distance: 17.52 mi
    877 Oak Park Boulevard
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Farooq Hussain, MD 110 Points

    Farooq Hussain, MD

    Santa Barbara Medical Fndtn
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    1225 N H St
    Lompoc, CA 93436
  • Carlos Maza, MD 100 Points

    Carlos Maza, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    301 N R St
    Lompoc, CA 93436
  • William Gausman Jr, MD 100 Points

    William Gausman Jr, MD

    Valley Med Grp Of Lompoc
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    136 N 3rd St
    Lompoc, CA 93436
  • Walter B Anderson, MD

    Walter B Anderson, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    136 N 3RD ST
    LOMPOC, CA 93436

  • Bines Larry MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    301 North R Street
    Lompoc, CA 93436
  • Steven E Dosch, MD

    Steven E Dosch, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    1225 N H ST
    LOMPOC, CA 93436
  • William H Gausman Jr, MD

    William H Gausman Jr, MD

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    136 N 3RD ST
    LOMPOC, CA 93436
  • Ralph Kettelkamp, MD 110 Points

    Ralph Kettelkamp, MD

    Cuesta Medical Group Inc
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1555 Higuera St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Brendan Mc Adams Jr, MD 100 Points

    Brendan Mc Adams Jr, MD

    Brendan V Mc Adams Jr Inc
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste D2
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • David Zarek, MD 100 Points

    David Zarek, MD

    Industrial Medical Ctr
    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste A4
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Brendan Mc Adams, MD 100 Points

    Brendan Mc Adams, MD

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    628 California Blvd Ste D2
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  • Bloom Jeffrey MD

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1330 Marsh Street
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  • Borgardt Philip A MD

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1330 Marsh Street
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  • Breahm Brent W MD

    Distance: 26.06 mi
    1911 Johnson Avenue
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Nipomo (6.61 mi)
Pismo Beach (17.52 mi)
Lompoc (21.73 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