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New Augusta (12.48 mi)
Richton (19.38 mi)

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39401 (14) (2.22 mi)
39465 (3) (7.67 mi)
39402 (58) (7.87 mi)
39475 (7) (12.05 mi)
39462 (1) (12.48 mi)
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  • Patterson Joseph MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    Wesley Medical Cente
    Hattiesburg, MS 39401

  • Pendergrass John L Md

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    102 East Hospital Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Pendergrass John L Md

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    102 East Hospital Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Perrizo Nancy J MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    105 Thornhill Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Petroleum John V Md

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    102 East Hospital Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Petroleum John V MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    102 East Hospital Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Polles Alexis MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    1101B South 28th Avenue
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Rocconi Paul M MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    5000 West 4th Street
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Salloum N Joseph MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    5000 West 4th Street
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Schneider Dieter W Md

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    200 Hospital Drive West
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Shappley Nathan P MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    5003 Hardy Street Suite 402
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Short Jeffrey MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    5000 West 4th Street
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Smith Glenn N MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    103 Asbury Circle
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Solomon Neil MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    5000 West 4th Street
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Stogner Steven W MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    415 South 28th Avenue
    Hattiesburg, MS 39401

  • Sullivan William B Md

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    109 Millsaps Drive
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  • Donald Townsend, MD

    Donald Townsend, MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    421 S 28th Ave
    Hattiesburg, MS 39401

  • Velez Hernando MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    5000 West 4th Street
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Vickers Gregory MD

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    5000 West 4th Street
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Womens Pavilion of South Mississippi PLLC

    Distance: 6.75 mi
    39 Franklin Rd
    Suite 300
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

  • Conerly Donald V MD

    Distance: 7.53 mi
    206 Old Corinth Road
    Petal, MS 39465
  • Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Distance: 7.53 mi
    206 OLD CORINTH RD
    PETAL, MS 39465

  • Lovitt Rodney N MD

    Distance: 7.53 mi
    206 Old Corinth Road
    Petal, MS 39465

  • Chmelicek John MD

    Distance: 11.93 mi
    102 Shelby Speights Drive
    Purvis, MS 39475
  • Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Distance: 11.93 mi
    102 SHELBY SPEIGHTS DR
    PURVIS, MS 39475
  • Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Distance: 11.93 mi
    101 WEEMS ST
    PURVIS, MS 39475

  • Harless Stephen L MD

    Distance: 11.93 mi
    101 Weems Street
    Purvis, MS 39475

  • Hogan Marcus L MD

    Distance: 11.93 mi
    102 Shelby Speights Drive
    Purvis, MS 39475

  • O'Neal Michael R MD

    Distance: 11.93 mi
    102 Shelby Speights Drive
    Purvis, MS 39475

  • O'Quinn Darrell W MD

    Distance: 11.93 mi
    101 Weems Street
    Purvis, MS 39475
  • Loren Breland Jr, MD 100 Points

    Loren Breland Jr, MD

    New Augusta Clinic
    Distance: 12.49 mi
    PO Box 349
    New Augusta, MS 39462
  • William Moak, MD 100 Points

    William Moak, MD

    Richton Medical Ctr
    Distance: 19.38 mi
    PO Box 1666
    Richton, MS 39476

  • Cox Harrell E MD

    Distance: 21.61 mi
    Forrest General Hosp
    Sumrall, MS 39482
  • Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Distance: 21.61 mi
    1238 HIGHWAY 42
    SUMRALL, MS 39482

  • Alexis Katherine P Md

    Distance: 26.98 mi
    215 Bobby Beasley Street
    Seminary, MS 39479
  • Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Carolyn A Gerald, MD

    Distance: 26.98 mi
    215 BOBBY BEASLEY ST
    SEMINARY, MS 39479

  • Pickering Billy Mack Md

    Distance: 26.98 mi
    215 Bobby Beasley Street
    Seminary, MS 39479

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