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Find a general practitioner in Anchorage, AK 99508 who can help with wellness integrative medicine, annual physicals, sports physicals, primary care, acute care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening, and more.

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  • Laurie Bleicher, MD 130 Points

    Laurie Bleicher, MD

    4001 Laurel St Ste 209
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Robert Bosveld, DO, MD 110 Points

    Robert Bosveld, DO, MD

    Alaska Center For Family Med
    4048 Laurel St Ste 203
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Anne Morris, MD 100 Points

    Anne Morris, MD

    Anchorage Community Internists
    3200 Providence Dr, Sleep Disord Clinic
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Richard Buchanan, MD 100 Points

    Richard Buchanan, MD

    Anchorage Endoscopy Ctr
    2841 Debarr Rd Ste 50
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Darius Davis, MD 100 Points

    Darius Davis, MD

    Anchorage Neighborhood Health
    1201 E 36th Ave
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • David Beal, MD 100 Points

    David Beal, MD

    4001 Laurel St Ste 204
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • M Jackson, MD 100 Points

    M Jackson, MD

    2211 E Northern Lights Blvd Ste 207
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • David Mc Guire, MD 100 Points

    David Mc Guire, MD

    4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 320
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Vernon Cates, MD 100 Points

    Vernon Cates, MD

    Northwest Medical Inc
    2841 Debarr Rd Ste 22
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • John Gerster, MD 100 Points

    John Gerster, MD

    Northwest Medical Inc
    2841 Debarr Rd Ste 22
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Bret Mason, DO 100 Points

    Bret Mason, DO

    Orthopaedic Trauma
    2751 Debarr Rd Ste 300
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Stanley Smith, MD 100 Points

    Stanley Smith, MD

    Primary Care Assoc
    4100 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Mark Balmes Lim, MD 100 Points

    Mark Balmes Lim, MD

    Providence Family Practice Ctr
    1201 E 36th Ave
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • William Compton, MD 100 Points

    William Compton, MD

    Susitna Ob-Gyn Group
    3340 Providence Dr Ste 457
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Norman Wilder, MD 100 Points

    Norman Wilder, MD

    1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 210
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • W Wickler, DO 70 Points

    W Wickler, DO

    1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 195
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • 10 Points

    Foland Mary Ann MD

    4100 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • 10 Points

    Smith Roderick MD

    2401 East 42nd Avenue
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Alaska Womens Health Pc

    3260 Providence Dr
    Suite 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Richard Anschuetz, MD

    Richard Anschuetz, MD

    3260 Providence Dr Ste 537
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Brudenell Ross Md

    4048 Laurel Street
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Burke Sheila A MD

    2841 Debarr Road Suite 40
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Feldmann Louann MD

    4001 Dale Street
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Sara Hornbein, MD

    Sara Hornbein, MD

    1200 Airport Heights Dr Ste 27
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Jackson M Marcell Md

    2211 East Northern Lights Boulevard Suite 207
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • JONATHAN VAN RAVENSWAAY

    JONATHAN VAN RAVENSWAAY

    JONATHAN VAN RAVENSWAAY
    3521 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Kiessling Bruce MD

    4100 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Kohl Johnna MD

    4001 Dale Street
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Lehman Nancy Md

    4001 Dale Street Suite 101
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Little C Jerry MD

    4100 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Miknich Eric Md

    4100 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Nassar Ramzi Md

    4001 Dale Street Suite 101
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Nieder Stacey MD

    4001 Dale Street
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Rader Carolyn Md

    4001 Dale Street Suite 101
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Simono Jane Md

    4100 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Smith Lawrence Md

    4100 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Smith Stanley N Md

    4100 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 322
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Taylor Eric Md

    4001 Dale Street Suite 101
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Wolf Aron S Md

    4001 Dale Street Suite 101
    Anchorage, AK 99508

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Eagle River (13.15 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