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  • Antonio Valentin, MD 120 Points

    Antonio Valentin, MD

    Distance: 26.34 mi
    7313 Hanover Pkwy Ste A
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
  • David Schachter, DO 80 Points

    David Schachter, DO

    Distance: 26.34 mi
    7525 Greenway Center Dr # Dr-212
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
  • Izzat Chalabi, MD 100 Points

    Izzat Chalabi, MD

    Distance: 26.82 mi
    3001 Hospital Dr
    Hyattsville, MD 20785
  • Grace Okhuereigbe 100 Points

    Grace Okhuereigbe

    Dr. Grace Okhuereigbe, DNP
    Distance: 26.82 mi
    3415 Hamilton Street
    Suite 1
    Hyattsville, MD 20782
  • LAVERNE WATTS

    LAVERNE WATTS

    LAVERNE WATTS
    Distance: 26.82 mi
    4301 Garden City Dr. Ste 304
    Hyattsville, MD 207856105
  • John Triplett, MD 100 Points

    John Triplett, MD

    Distance: 27.47 mi
    9900 Vienna Pl
    Dulles, VA 20189
  • Jae Chung, MD 100 Points

    Jae Chung, MD

    Distance: 28.79 mi
    9470 Annapolis Rd Ste 107
    Lanham, MD 20706
  • Devesh Kanjarpane, MD 100 Points

    Devesh Kanjarpane, MD

    Occu Save Inc
    Distance: 28.79 mi
    9801 Greenbelt Rd Ste 212
    Lanham, MD 20706
  • STELLA O. AKPUAKA

    STELLA O. AKPUAKA

    Dr. STELLA O. AKPUAKA, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 28.79 mi
    9470 ANNAPOLIS RD.
    SUITE 115
    Lanham, MD 20706
  • Deogracias Faustino, MD 100 Points

    Deogracias Faustino, MD

    Distance: 28.88 mi
    PO Box 698
    Hampstead, MD 21074
  • KARA MOSS-MURRAY

    KARA MOSS-MURRAY

    KARA MOSS-MURRAY, FNP-BC
    Distance: 29.22 mi
    12150 ANNAPOLIS RD
    101
    Glenn Dale, MD 20769
  • CAROLINE IBIJEMILUSI

    CAROLINE IBIJEMILUSI

    CAROLINE IBIJEMILUSI
    Distance: 29.29 mi
    6490 Landover Road
    F5
    Cheverly, MD 20785
  • 140 Points

    Risam and Risam, P.C.

    Distance: 29.94 mi
    3060 Mitchellville Rd
    Suite 210
    Bowie, MD 20716
  • Rajan Sood, MD 100 Points

    Rajan Sood, MD

    Bowietown Medical Practice
    Distance: 29.94 mi
    3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD STE 103
    BOWIE, MD 20716
  • Donald Egbuonu 100 Points

    Donald Egbuonu

    Dr. Donald Egbuonu, MD, MPH
    Distance: 29.94 mi
    6000 Laurel Bowie Rd
    Suite 204
    Bowie, MD 207154000
  • Ca'Seem Tyler 100 Points

    Ca'Seem Tyler

    Mr. Ca'Seem Tyler, MSN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 29.94 mi
    16701 Melford Blvd
    Bowie, MD 20715-4305
  • SHAVONNE GUMBS 100 Points

    SHAVONNE GUMBS

    Mrs. SHAVONNE GUMBS, CRNP
    Distance: 29.94 mi
    6111 High Bridge Rd
    Bowie, MD 207205216

  • Brotman Barry Md

    Distance: 29.94 mi
    3327 Superior Lane Suite 103
    Bowie, MD 20715

  • Chawla R MD

    Distance: 29.94 mi
    14300 Gallant Fox Lane Suite 210
    Bowie, MD 20715
  • Judith E Dixon, MD

    Judith E Dixon, MD

    Distance: 29.94 mi
    4000 MITCHELLVILLE RD STE 406
    BOWIE, MD 20716
  • SHANNON MARTIN

    SHANNON MARTIN

    Mrs. SHANNON MARTIN, CRNP
    Distance: 29.94 mi
    4000 Mitchellville Road
    B322
    Bowie, MD 20716-3104

  • Ogunsanya Mary A Md Faap

    Distance: 29.94 mi
    2905 Mitchellville Road Suite 105
    Bowie, MD 20716
  • Ranjit S Risam, MD

    Ranjit S Risam, MD

    Distance: 29.94 mi
    3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD STE 210
    BOWIE, MD 20716

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