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36017 (1) (9.84 mi)
36010 (1) (10.15 mi)
36360 (5) (11.77 mi)
36330 (12) (20.36 mi)
36323 (2) (24.49 mi)
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  • Wallace Mc Gahan, MD 100 Points

    Wallace Mc Gahan, MD

    Distance: 9.85 mi
    PO Box 67
    Clio, AL 36017
  • Wallace Mc Gahan Jr, MD 100 Points

    Wallace Mc Gahan Jr, MD

    Distance: 10.07 mi
    664 Business Highway 231
    Brundidge, AL 36010

  • Barron Merrill MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    126 Hospital Avenue
    Ozark, AL 36360
  • Merrill R Barron, MD

    Merrill R Barron, MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    977 E ANDREWS AVE
    OZARK, AL 36360

  • Bauer Brad MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    126 Hospital Avenue
    Ozark, AL 36360

  • Caffey Taylor D Md-Pa Dr

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    370 James Street
    Ozark, AL 36360

  • Claasen David MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    126 Hospital Avenue
    Ozark, AL 36360
  • Mark Ellis, DO 230 Points

    Mark Ellis, DO

    New Horizons Wellness Center
    Distance: 21.27 mi
    300 North Edwards Street
    Enterprise, AL 36330
  • Gary Allen, MD 100 Points

    Gary Allen, MD

    Professional Medical Assoc
    Distance: 21.27 mi
    101 E Brunson St Ste 310
    Enterprise, AL 36330
  • Karen Mockler, MD 60 Points

    Karen Mockler, MD

    Professional Medical Assoc
    Distance: 21.27 mi
    101 Professional Ln
    Enterprise, AL 36330
  • Howard Cook, DO 50 Points

    Howard Cook, DO

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    207 E Watts St Ste 220
    Enterprise, AL 36330

  • Allen Gary G MD

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    101 East Brunson Street Suite 310
    Enterprise, AL 36330
  • John Drew, DO

    John Drew, DO

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    PO Box 30065
    Enterprise, AL 36330

  • Jackson Douglas MD

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    101 East Brunson Street Suite 310
    Enterprise, AL 36330

  • Jones Douglas H MD

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    101 East Brunson Street Suite 200
    Enterprise, AL 36330
  • James Paulk, MD

    James Paulk, MD

    Medical Arts Clinic
    Distance: 21.27 mi
    207 E Brunson St
    Enterprise, AL 36330

  • Presley Steven D MD

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    101 East Brunson Street Suite 310
    Enterprise, AL 36330

  • Rhyne David N MD

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    101 East Brunson Street
    Enterprise, AL 36330
  • Rudy Taarea, MD, IMG

    Rudy Taarea, MD, IMG

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    500 Robin Ln
    Enterprise, AL 36330
  • Henry Cochran, MD 100 Points

    Henry Cochran, MD

    Distance: 24.23 mi
    1208 Highland Dr
    Elba, AL 36323
  • Glenn Roberts, DO 50 Points

    Glenn Roberts, DO

    Coffee County Medical Group
    Distance: 24.23 mi
    1516 Highland Dr
    Elba, AL 36323

Nearby Cities

Clio (9.84 mi)
Brundidge (10.07 mi)
Ozark (10.79 mi)
Enterprise (21.27 mi)
Elba (24.22 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