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  • Rojas Michelle MD

    1333 Taylor Street
    Columbia, SC 29201

  • Smith Marlo M Md

    115 Atrium Way
    Columbia, SC 29223

  • Terrell Thomas R MD

    6 Richland Medical Par
    Columbia, SC 29203

  • Three Rivers Ob Gyn Associates Pa Baptist Mdcl Center - Ofc

    1301 Taylor Street
    Columbia, SC 29201

  • Waldron Robert L Ii Md Pa

    Richland Medical Par
    Columbia, SC 29201

  • Walsh Eugenia S MD

    6 Richland Medical Par
    Columbia, SC 29203

  • Whitmill Janice MD

    3301 Harden Street Extension
    Columbia, SC 29203

  • Wilson-Witherspoon Patricia MD

    6 Richland Medical Par
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • John Motto, MD 110 Points

    John Motto, MD

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    2318 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Beach Medical Lexington 100 Points

    Beach Medical Lexington

    Beach Medical Lexington
    Distance: 2.3 mi
    3618 Sunset Blvd
    Unit C
    West Columbia, SC 291693046

  • Rozema Theodore MD

    Distance: 2.3 mi
    2222 Airport Boulevard
    West Columbia, SC 29170
  • William Bennett, MD 100 Points

    William Bennett, MD

    Mcleod Family Practice Ctr
    Distance: 11.61 mi
    PO Box 369
    Lexington, SC 29071
  • Teresa Olson 100 Points

    Teresa Olson

    Providence Family Medicine Lexington
    Distance: 11.61 mi
    2351 Augusta Highway
    Lexington, SC 29072
  • Wayne Black, MD 50 Points

    Wayne Black, MD

    Distance: 11.61 mi
    2525 Augusta Hwy
    Lexington, SC 29072
  • Gerri Kukucka

    Gerri Kukucka

    Mrs. Gerri Kukucka, RN, MSN, FNP-C
    Distance: 11.61 mi
    1483 Old Cherokee Rd
    Lexington, SC 29072-9048

  • Augustine Scott D Md

    Distance: 18.5 mi
    935 West 2nd Street
    Swansea, SC 29160
  • Douglas Roberts, MD 310 Points

    Douglas Roberts, MD

    Lexington Medical Ctr Urgent
    Distance: 21.34 mi
    557 Columbia Ave
    Chapin, SC 29036
  • 10 Points

    Roberts Douglas E MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    557 Columbia Avenue
    Chapin, SC 29036
  • Susan Thomas, DO, MD 10 Points

    Susan Thomas, DO, MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    1612 Chapin Rd
    Chapin, SC 29036

  • Archer Michelle G MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    1612 Chapin Road
    Chapin, SC 29036

  • Bowers Joseph F MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    1612 Chapin Road
    Chapin, SC 29036
  • Joseph Bowers, MD

    Joseph Bowers, MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    1612 Chapin Rd
    Chapin, SC 29036

  • Evans Joseph A Jr MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    1612 Chapin Road
    Chapin, SC 29036
  • Joseph Evans, MD

    Joseph Evans, MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    1612 Chapin Rd # 39
    Chapin, SC 29036

  • Jolley Robert B MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    557 Columbia Avenue
    Chapin, SC 29036

  • Thomas Susan F MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    1612 Chapin Road
    Chapin, SC 29036

  • Venegas J Manuel MD

    Distance: 21.34 mi
    1612 Chapin Road
    Chapin, SC 29036

  • Brooks Alice J Md

    Distance: 21.63 mi
    West Wateree Medical Comp
    Ridgeway, SC 29130

  • Smith Roy E MD

    Distance: 25.22 mi
    116 Standard Warehouse R
    Lugoff, SC 29078
  • James Shaw, MD 100 Points

    James Shaw, MD

    Camden Family Medical Associates
    Distance: 29.79 mi
    1329 Haile Street
    Camden, SC 29020
  • Alton Holland, MD 100 Points

    Alton Holland, MD

    Distance: 29.79 mi
    1111 Mill St
    Camden, SC 29020
  • Alton T Holland, MD

    Alton T Holland, MD

    Distance: 29.79 mi
    1111 MILL ST
    CAMDEN, SC 29020

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