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  • Ava Nakamoto, OD

    Ava Nakamoto, OD

    Federal Way Vision Center
    Distance: 5.51 mi
    32717 First Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Richard Schneider, OD

    Richard Schneider, OD

    Federal Way Vision Center
    Distance: 5.51 mi
    32717 First Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Gunby Thomas C Md

    Distance: 5.51 mi
    33501 1st Way South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Kieras David M MD

    Distance: 5.51 mi
    33501 1st Way South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Kraft Debra MD

    Distance: 5.51 mi
    720 South 320th #E
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • McDonald Brian L MD

    Distance: 5.51 mi
    33501 1st Way South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Murphy Mark MD

    Distance: 5.51 mi
    32018 23rd Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Wanda Roberton, MD, IMG

    Wanda Roberton, MD, IMG

    Distance: 5.51 mi
    32124 1st Ave S Ste 200
    Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Flores Maria MD

    Distance: 5.8 mi
    13030 Military Road South Suite 210
    Tukwila, WA 98168

  • Kay Edmond MD

    Distance: 5.8 mi
    13030 Military Road South Suite 210
    Tukwila, WA 98168

  • Lawton Steve MD

    Distance: 5.8 mi
    2801 South 128th Street
    Tukwila, WA 98168

  • Levitz Inesa MD

    Distance: 5.8 mi
    2801 South 128th Street
    Tukwila, WA 98168
  • Craig Brewer, MD 100 Points

    Craig Brewer, MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    315 Morris Ave S
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Mary Butcher, MD 100 Points

    Mary Butcher, MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    4444 NE Sunset Blvd Ste O1
    Renton, WA 98059
  • Samuel Harrell, MD 100 Points

    Samuel Harrell, MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    1755 NE 48th St, C/O Health & Fitness
    Renton, WA 98056
  • Howard Mac Dougall, DO 50 Points

    Howard Mac Dougall, DO

    Valley Medical Surgical Clinic
    Distance: 7.51 mi
    206 S 3rd Pl
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Dhiren Ajudia, MD 40 Points

    Dhiren Ajudia, MD

    Allcare Medical Clinic
    Distance: 7.51 mi
    148 Park Ave N
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Ajudia Dhiren MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    148 Park Avenue North
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Burnside Lee Md

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    601 South Carr Road Suite 100
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Carlton Janice MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    3915 Talbot Road South
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Ensminger Mark R MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    601 South Carr Road
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Herman Daniel J MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    3915 Talbot Road South
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Hoock Jennifer MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    3915 Talbot Road South Suite 401
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Kaminski Mike Md

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    14410 Southeast Petrovitsky Road
    Renton, WA 98058

  • Kane Ronald MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    14410 Southeast Petrovitsky Road Suite 104
    Renton, WA 98058

  • Kelsberg Gary MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    3915 Talbot Road South Suite 401
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Knopf Keith MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    10555 Southeast Carr Road
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Knowles Jennifer MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    4033 Talbot Road South
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Liu Eric MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    601 South Carr Road
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Ludwig Mary Jo MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    3915 Talbot Road South Suite 401
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Nakabayashi Kemi MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    601 South Carr Road Suite 100
    Renton, WA 98055

  • Neher Jon O MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    3915 Talbot Road South Suite 401
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Michele Nelsen, MD

    Michele Nelsen, MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    14410 Se Petrovitsky Rd
    Ste 104
    Renton, WA 98058

  • Nelsen Michele Md

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    14410 Southeast Petrovitsky Road
    Renton, WA 98058

  • Pennington Paul MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    3915 Talbot Road South Suite 401
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Barry Stewart, MD

    Barry Stewart, MD

    Distance: 7.51 mi
    14410 Se Petrovitsky Rd
    Ste 104
    Renton, WA 98058
  • David Herrington, MD 100 Points

    David Herrington, MD

    Auburn Regional Medical Ctr
    Distance: 7.91 mi
    20 2nd St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Bruce Gilbert, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Gilbert, MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    202 N Division St
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Austin Daryl Md

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    202 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Baker Kenneth D MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    202 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Bigler C Robert MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    201 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Birse Stewart MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 301
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Bukurov Nikola MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 301
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Chan Christopher MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Coren Andrew MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Criddle Keith J MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 405
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • Donald Fletcher, DO

    Donald Fletcher, DO

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    15403 Se 372nd St
    Auburn, WA 98092

  • Gettel Nadine MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 301
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Golan Neil MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    735 12th Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Gonzalez Rachael MD

    Distance: 7.91 mi
    3702 West Valley Highway North Suite 116
    Auburn, WA 98001

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