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  • Harkins Karyn MD

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

  • Hei Thomas MD

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

  • Huiras Michael F Md

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

  • Johnson Timothy Md

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

  • Kim Mark MD

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

  • Kuo Judith MD

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

  • Maccio Maryellen MD

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

  • Martin Kevin B MD

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

  • McDonald Susan Md

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

  • Moffat Kristi MD

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

  • Pang Nancy MD

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

  • Bouchard Todd MD

    Distance: 10.47 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042

  • Chan Philip MD

    Distance: 10.47 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042

  • Faloon Michael D MD

    Distance: 10.47 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042

  • Hemmen Gia MD

    Distance: 10.47 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Kimberley Herner, MD

    Kimberley Herner, MD

    Distance: 10.47 mi
    16850 Se 272nd St
    Covington, WA 98042

  • Herner Kimberley MD

    Distance: 10.47 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042

  • Kamarow Julie MD

    Distance: 10.47 mi
    16850 Southeast 272nd Street
    Covington, WA 98042

  • Valley Women's Clinic PLLC

    Distance: 10.47 mi
    16850 Se 272nd St Ste 250
    Covington, WA 98042
  • Sambasivarao Karanam, MD 50 Points

    Sambasivarao Karanam, MD

    Meridian Family Medical Clinic
    Distance: 10.62 mi
    1420 Meridian E Ste 1
    Milton, WA 98354
  • Kenneth Scherbarth II, DO 370 Points

    Kenneth Scherbarth II, DO

    Northwest Family & Spinal Clnc
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1802 S Union Ave Ste 2
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Felino De Leon, MD 260 Points

    Felino De Leon, MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    3716 Pacific Ave Ste D
    Tacoma, WA 98418
  • Alicia Savage, OTR/L, CLT 210 Points

    Alicia Savage, OTR/L, CLT

    Sunrise Therapy
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    4308 N 26th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98407
  • Ralph Johnson, MD 100 Points

    Ralph Johnson, MD

    Breast Clinic Of Tacoma
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    PO Box 2117
    Tacoma, WA 98401
  • Marc Cote, DO 100 Points

    Marc Cote, DO

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    Madigan Army Medical Ctr
    Tacoma, WA 98431
  • Mark Heilbrunn, MD 100 Points

    Mark Heilbrunn, MD

    General Medical Clinics
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    7440 Pacific Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98408
  • William Stubbs, MD 100 Points

    William Stubbs, MD

    Multicare Health System
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Multicare
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Dung Nguyen, MD 100 Points

    Dung Nguyen, MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    3736 S G St
    Tacoma, WA 98418
  • D Puracal, MD 100 Points

    D Puracal, MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    314 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 212
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Robert Rozendal, MD 100 Points

    Robert Rozendal, MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    3600 Port Of Tacoma Rd Ste 505
    Tacoma, WA 98424
  • Anthony Larhs, MD 100 Points

    Anthony Larhs, MD

    Tacoma Radiology
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    3402 S 18th St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Bach Ho, MD 50 Points

    Bach Ho, MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1212 S 11th St Ste 37
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • James Shuffield, DO 50 Points

    James Shuffield, DO

    Northwest Family & Spinal Clnc
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1802 S Union Ave Ste 2
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Thu Le, MD 40 Points

    Thu Le, MD

    Pierce Uni Care Independent
    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1212 S 11th St Ste 43
    Tacoma, WA 98405

  • Abdullah Bisher A MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    311 L Street
    Tacoma, WA 98402

  • Alinea Mario MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    502 54th Avenue East
    Tacoma, WA 98424

  • Becker Niki MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    311 South L Street
    Tacoma, WA 98405

  • Casey Elmer MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    502 54th Avenue East
    Tacoma, WA 98424

  • D'Souza Tammy C MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    2111 South 90th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98444

  • Dr Mazen Dahan MD Faap

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    6002 Westgate Boulevard
    Tacoma, WA 98406

  • Estroff David T MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    521 Martin Luther King J
    Tacoma, WA 98405

  • Fahy Edward Md Medalia Healthcare LLC

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    2111 South 90th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98444

  • Farber Stuart J Md

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    2420 South Union Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98405

  • Goldsmith Martin MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    311 South L Street
    Tacoma, WA 98405

  • Harmon Kirk T MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    1930 Port Of Tacoma Road
    Tacoma, WA 98421

  • Henriksen Gary MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    502 54th Avenue East
    Tacoma, WA 98424

  • Ho Phoebe F MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    2111 South 90th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98444

  • Hosford Peggy A MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    2111 South 90th Street
    Tacoma, WA 98444

  • Kilgore David MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    521 Martin Luther King J
    Tacoma, WA 98405

  • King Diana MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    4215 49th Avenue Northeast
    Tacoma, WA 98422

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