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  • Colon Gregory Md - OFC

    Distance: 25.62 mi
    580 South Denton Tap Road Suite 123
    Coppell, TX 75019
  • KEVIN EPPLE

    KEVIN EPPLE

    KEVIN EPPLE
    Distance: 25.62 mi
    670 N MacArthur Blvd
    Suite 100
    Coppell, TX 75019-2733
  • RACHEL LISLE

    RACHEL LISLE

    RACHEL LISLE
    Distance: 25.62 mi
    670 N MacArthur Blvd
    Suite 100
    Coppell, TX 75019-2733
  • Carlton Pittard, MD 330 Points

    Carlton Pittard, MD

    Grapevine Family & Ind Clinic
    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1280 South Main Street Suite: 106
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Victoria Carpenter, DO 100 Points

    Victoria Carpenter, DO

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    4010 William D Tate Ave Ste 104-1000
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Carleo Capili, MD 100 Points

    Carleo Capili, MD

    Grapevine Medical & Surgical
    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1501 W Northwest Hwy
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • 10 Points

    Capili Carleo Md

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1501 West Northwest Highway
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Neema Dad, DDS

    Neema Dad, DDS

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1230 South Main Street
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Carlton Pittard

    Carlton Pittard

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1600 W College St Ste 110
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Courtney Walters, M.D,

    Courtney Walters, M.D,

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1625 Lancaster Dr
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Ruth Whiddon, RNC WHNP

    Ruth Whiddon, RNC WHNP

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1625 Lancaster Dr
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Jane Ensey, DO 50 Points

    Jane Ensey, DO

    Baylor Family Health Ctr
    Distance: 26.37 mi
    5408 Colleyville Blvd
    Colleyville, TX 76034
  • PAIDAMOYO WAGONEKA 100 Points

    PAIDAMOYO WAGONEKA

    PAIDAMOYO WAGONEKA
    Distance: 27.05 mi
    713 Lakeview Dr
    Alvarado, TX 760092668
  • EVBU OSUNDE

    EVBU OSUNDE

    Mrs. EVBU OSUNDE, FNP-C
    Distance: 27.05 mi
    713 Lakeview Dr
    Alvarado, TX 760092668
  • 10 Points

    Bartos Justin Md V

    Distance: 27.83 mi
    4351 Booth Calloway Road
    North Richland Hills, TX 76180
  • Douglas Kehres

    Douglas Kehres

    Douglas Kehres
    Distance: 27.83 mi
    8245 Precinct Line Rd Suite 100
    North Richland Hills, TX 76182-8672
  • Kevin Isbell

    Kevin Isbell

    Kevin Isbell
    Distance: 27.83 mi
    8813 North Tarrant Parkway
    256
    North Richland Hills, TX 76182
  • Patricia O'Toole, D.O.

    Patricia O'Toole, D.O.

    Distance: 27.83 mi
    4375 Booth Calloway Rd
    Suite 207
    North Richland Hills, TX 76180
  • Joyce Stroud, DO 70 Points

    Joyce Stroud, DO

    Baylor Family Health Ctr
    Distance: 28.59 mi
    1001 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake Fam Med
    Southlake, TX 76092
  • DANA LOGWOOD 100 Points

    DANA LOGWOOD

    DANA LOGWOOD
    Distance: 30.1 mi
    2455 Ridge Road
    Suite 151
    Rockwall, TX 750875538
  • Elena Shea, MD 100 Points

    Elena Shea, MD

    Distance: 30.1 mi
    2900 Red Valley Run
    Rockwall, TX 75087
  • Les Sandknop, DO 70 Points

    Les Sandknop, DO

    Sandknop Ralston Family
    Distance: 30.1 mi
    2504 Ridge Rd Ste 102
    Rockwall, TX 75087
  • Bellinger Richard Md

    Distance: 30.1 mi
    6435 South Fm 549
    Rockwall, TX 75032
  • Bray Timothy MD

    Distance: 30.1 mi
    103 North 1st Street
    Rockwall, TX 75087
  • Brooks Richard L MD

    Distance: 30.1 mi
    103 North 1st Street
    Rockwall, TX 75087
  • William Musgrave 10 Points

    William Musgrave

    Dr. William Musgrave, DO
    Distance: 33.02 mi
    1750 Keller Parkway
    Keller, TX 76248-3704
  • HUAN NGUYEN

    HUAN NGUYEN

    HUAN NGUYEN, D.O.
    Distance: 33.02 mi
    891 E. Keller Pkwy. Suite 101
    Keller, TX 76248
  • VICTOR BURGOS

    VICTOR BURGOS

    VICTOR BURGOS, D.O.
    Distance: 33.02 mi
    891 E. Keller Pkwy. Suite 101
    Keller, TX 76248-2486

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