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  • Meister Gregory C MD

    1515 South Clifton Avenue Suite 200
    Wichita, KS 67218

  • Melhorn Katherine J Md

    3243 East Murdock Street Suite 200
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Menking Susan Md

    3243 East Murdock Street Suite 201
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Messamore Debra L MD

    551 North Hillside Street Suite 540
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Messner Stan A MD

    8200 West Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Miller David P MD

    850 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Miller Todd A MD

    8200 West Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Minns Garold O Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Moore Thomas A MD

    1100 North Saint Francis Street Suite 130
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Morgan Randall J MD

    551 North Hillside Street Suite 540
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Morgan Randall J Md

    920 North Tyler Road
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Morris Harry A MD

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Moser Scott E MD

    850 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Moskowitz Alan MD

    8100 East 22nd Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Mueller Michael A MD

    8080 East Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Murphy Duane A MD

    9300 East 29th Street North Suite 205
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Nassif Imad I Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Netherton David M Md

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

  • Pankow Kimberly Md

    2939 North Rock Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Pappademos Paul C Md

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Patton Michael J MD

    990 South George Washington Drive
    Wichita, KS 67211

  • Perales Mercedes MD

    1001 North Minneapolis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Peterie Jerry D Md

    1100 North Saint Francis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Porter Scott W MD

    3243 East Murdock Street
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Preferred Medical Associates - Fahrenholtz Randall K MD

    421 West Avenue B
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • Preskorn Sheldon H Md

    1001 North Minneapolis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Prohaska Daniel J MD

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Randall George R Md - West OFC

    982 North Tyler Road
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Ranjit Ram Md

    7570 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67205

  • Reader G Whitney Md

    9350 East 35th Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Reddy Achutha N Md PA

    1883 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • Reddy Rebecca Md

    3243 East Murdock Street
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Reichenberger Ronald J MD

    8200 West Central Avenue Suite 1
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Reimer Christina M MD

    1125 North Topeka Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Reiswig Gary W MD

    8200 West Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Reusser Layne M MD

    9350 East 35th Street North Suite 101
    Wichita, KS 67226
  • Rhea Rogers

    Rhea Rogers

    Rhea Rogers
    8440 E 29th Street N
    800
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Roberts Scott W Md

    551 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Robl David A MD

    8200 West Central Avenue Suite 1
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Rosenberg Thomas F Md

    8110 East 32nd Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Rumisek John D Facs MD

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

  • Rupp Brad W Md

    7570 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67205
  • Samantha Khongsaengdao

    Samantha Khongsaengdao

    Samantha Khongsaengdao
    8440 E 29th Street N
    800
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Scanlan Timothy Md

    650 North Carriage Parkway
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Schewe Brenda K Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Schneider Seth A Md

    8110 East 32nd Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Schultz Thomas K Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Schurman John R II MD

    8100 East 22nd Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Shah Mukhtar H Md

    1148 South Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67211

  • Shields Naomi N MD

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

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