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  • William Baker, DO 260 Points

    William Baker, DO

    2020 S Solano Dr Ste A
    Las Cruces, NM 88001
  • Alan Caroe, MD 200 Points

    Alan Caroe, MD

    Primary Care at Covenant Clinics, LLP
    3961 E. Lohman Avenue, Suite 33
    Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Sergio Huerta, DO 140 Points

    Sergio Huerta, DO

    Family Medical Ctr
    2801 E. Missouri Suite 37
    Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • David Valenzuela, MD 110 Points

    David Valenzuela, MD

    North Telshor Family Practice
    1605 El Paseo Rd Ste A
    Las Cruces, NM 88001
  • Edgar Roman, MD 100 Points

    Edgar Roman, MD

    Employee Health Svc
    PO Box 30001
    Las Cruces, NM 88003
  • Ramon Marquez, MD 100 Points

    Ramon Marquez, MD

    Family Medical Ctr
    1605 El Paseo Rd # A
    Las Cruces, NM 88001
  • Fay La Fon, MD 100 Points

    Fay La Fon, MD

    North Main Family Health Ctr
    2611 N Main St, North Main Family Hlth Ctr
    Las Cruces, NM 88001
  • Gregory Kowalski, DO 60 Points

    Gregory Kowalski, DO

    PO Box 445
    Las Cruces, NM 88004
  • Norman Harrison, DO 50 Points

    Norman Harrison, DO

    Norman Don Harrison, DO - 28
    225 East Idaho Avenue, Suite 26
    Las Cruces, NM 88005
  • Isabel C Vigil, MD 20 Points

    Isabel C Vigil, MD

    2803 DORAL CT
    LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
  • Gallardo Benito Md

    2170 East Lohman Avenue
    Las Cruces, NM 88001
  • Garrett Bert D MD

    2450 South Telshor Boulevard
    Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Isabel Vigil, MD

    Isabel Vigil, MD

    Isabel C. Vigil, MD
    156 Wyatt Dr Suite 1
    Las Cruces, NM 88005
  • George Lopez, MD

    George Lopez, MD

    2901 Hillrise Dr
    Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Don Marketto, DO

    Don Marketto, DO

    205 W. Boutz, building 1
    Las Cruces, NM 88005
  • Milan Sandra J Md

    2020 South Solano Drive
    Las Cruces, NM 88001
  • Rodriguez Miguel Md

    2170 East Lohman Avenue
    Las Cruces, NM 88001
  • Romanelli Daniel A MD

    4351 East Lohman Avenue
    Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Stehney Michael MD

    2450 South Telshor Boulevard
    Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • H Morton, MD 100 Points

    H Morton, MD

    Distance: 23.58 mi
    PO Box 6
    Anthony, NM 88021
  • Laura Robledo, MD

    Laura Robledo, MD

    Distance: 24.03 mi
    317 MCCOMBS RD
    CHAPARRAL, NM 88081
  • Laura Robledo, MD

    Laura Robledo, MD

    Distance: 24.03 mi
    112 E LISA DR
    CHAPARRAL, NM 88081
  • Martinez Enrique MD

    Distance: 32.75 mi
    255 Highway 187
    Hatch, NM 87937
  • Smith Charles M MD

    Distance: 32.75 mi
    255 Highway 187
    Hatch, NM 87937

Nearby Cities

Anthony (23.57 mi)
Chaparral (24.03 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