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  • Hoffman Jan M MD

    200 South Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67211

  • Holmes Jed D Md

    7111 East 21st Street North Suite A
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Huang Andrew MD

    7570 West 21st Street North Suite 1014A
    Wichita, KS 67205

  • Huang Andrew MD

    2626 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • HUND Larry R MD - West Office

    6837 West 37th Street North
    Wichita, KS 67205

  • Hunt Diane Ls MD

    3243 East Murdock Street Suite 404
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Hutchinson Thomas P MD

    8080 East Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Idbeis Badr Facs MD

    9350 East 35th Street North Suite 104
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Issa Brenda Md

    3243 East Murdock Street Suite 200
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • James Donald L MD

    1301 North West Street
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • Jansson Kenneth A MD

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Jenkins Deann Md

    2939 North Rock Road Suite 100
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Jenkins Deann Md

    7570 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67205

  • Jenkins Deann Md

    1929 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • Jensen Daran L Md

    551 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Jensen John T Jr MD

    8080 East Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Johnson Richard MD

    850 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Johnston Sarah C Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Joseph James Jr Md

    9300 East 29th Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Kardatzke D Scott MD

    8200 West Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Kauffman Kurt A MD

    9220 East 29th Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Kerschen Valarie Md

    3243 East Murdock Street Suite 200
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Ketterman Diana MD

    5735 West Macarthur Road
    Wichita, KS 67215

  • Kindel Victoria W Md

    551 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Kinnane Debra MD

    9825 East Shannon Woods Circle
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Kirsch Mark A MD

    8080 East Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Kiser John L MD

    3243 East Murdock Street Suite 404
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Klaumann Michelle A MD

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Kortje David K MD

    3133 South Seneca Street
    Wichita, KS 67217

  • Kubina Glenn R Md - West Ofc

    982 North Tyler Road
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Kumar Sheeja Md

    1929 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • Kumar Shreeja Md

    934 North Water Street
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • Lau Joan Md

    8444 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67205

  • Lauer David K MD

    8200 West Central Avenue Suite 1
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Lauronilla Andrew Md

    934 North Water Street
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • Lawn Claudia A MD

    144 South Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67211

  • Leiker Angela M Md

    7111 East 21st Street North Suite A
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Lievens Michael W MD

    848 North Saint Francis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Lim Charlotte N Md

    620 North Carriage Parkway
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Linhardt Greg MD

    1515 South Clifton Avenue Suite 200
    Wichita, KS 67218

  • Lipman Randee E Md

    9350 East 35th Street North Suite 102
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Loewen William C MD

    8200 West Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Ludlow Michael G MD

    8200 West Central Avenue Suite 1
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Madden Catherine MD

    7701 East Kellogg Drive Suite 300
    Wichita, KS 67207

  • Magruder Lawrence MD

    850 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Marsh Connie MD

    1001 North Minneapolis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Massey Andrew D Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • McIntyre Robert Md

    1919 North Amidon Avenue Suite 211
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • McQueen David A Md

    8100 East 22nd Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Meek Joseph C Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

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