Nearby Cities

Covington (8.92 mi)
Lewisburg (15.97 mi)
Fairlea (16.48 mi)
Ronceverte (16.87 mi)
Clifton Forge (18.31 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

24426 (2) (6.18 mi)
24901 (14) (15.7 mi)
24902 (1) (16.48 mi)
24970 (2) (17.04 mi)
24422 (2) (18.35 mi)
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  • Unity Powell, MD 100 Points

    Unity Powell, MD

    Distance: 8.92 mi
    124 N Lexington Ave
    Covington, VA 24426
  • Sankar Krishna Md PC

    Distance: 8.92 mi
    201 Interstate Drive
    Covington, VA 24426
  • Robert Foster, DO 100 Points

    Robert Foster, DO

    Robert C Byrd Clinic
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Lee St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • William Lemley, DO 100 Points

    William Lemley, DO

    Robert C Byrd Clinic
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Lee St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Andrea Nazar, DO 100 Points

    Andrea Nazar, DO

    Robert C Byrd Clinic
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Jefferson St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Karen Steele, DO 100 Points

    Karen Steele, DO

    Robert C Byrd Clinic
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Lee St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Thomas Steele, DO 100 Points

    Thomas Steele, DO

    Robert C Byrd Clinic
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Lee St, Wv Sch Of Osteo Med
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Marlene Wager, DO 100 Points

    Marlene Wager, DO

    Robert C Byrd Clinic
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Lee St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Timothy Workman, DO 60 Points

    Timothy Workman, DO

    WV Virginia Health Alliance
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    104 E Fair St, #I
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • David Beatty, DO 50 Points

    David Beatty, DO

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Jefferson St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Kendall Wilson, MD 50 Points

    Kendall Wilson, MD

    Greenbrier Osteopthc Hlth Care
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    409 N Lee St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Michael Richmond, DO 50 Points

    Michael Richmond, DO

    Haven N Wall Jr Inc
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Jefferson St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • George Boxwell, DO 50 Points

    George Boxwell, DO

    Wvsom Clinic Inc
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    400 N Jefferson St
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Galbreath John W Md

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    Davis Stuart Road
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Ragsdale Dorris MD

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    Davis Stuart Road
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Smith Lynn N MD

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    Davis Stuart Road
    Lewisburg, WV 24901
  • Plybon Benjamin L Md

    Distance: 16.48 mi
    Greenbrier Physician
    Fairlea, WV 24902
  • Debra Crites Sams, DO 50 Points

    Debra Crites Sams, DO

    Distance: 16.87 mi
    PO Box 465
    Ronceverte, WV 24970
  • Alan Lee, DO 50 Points

    Alan Lee, DO

    Greenbrier Physicians Omc
    Distance: 16.87 mi
    200 Maplewood Ave
    Ronceverte, WV 24970
  • Ronald Goings, MD 120 Points

    Ronald Goings, MD

    Ronald S Goings MD FAAFP
    Distance: 18.3 mi
    609 Church Street
    Clifton Forge, VA 24422
  • Dakermandji F MD

    Distance: 18.3 mi
    961 Ingalls Street
    Clifton Forge, VA 24422
  • David Hyler Both, DO 70 Points

    David Hyler Both, DO

    Williamsburg Health Clinic
    Distance: 22.86 mi
    PO Box 10, Sinking Creek Rd
    Williamsburg, WV 24991
  • Albert Gelderman, MD 100 Points

    Albert Gelderman, MD

    Family Medical Care
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    PO Box 500
    Union, WV 24983

Nearby Cities

Covington (8.92 mi)
Lewisburg (15.97 mi)
Fairlea (16.48 mi)
Ronceverte (16.87 mi)
Clifton Forge (18.31 mi)
Williamsburg (22.87 mi)
Union (24.67 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