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  • Smith Andrew A MD

    Distance: 10.4 mi
    27961 USHighway 98
    Daphne, AL 36526

  • Sonnier Mark MD

    Distance: 10.4 mi
    6631 Park Drive
    Daphne, AL 36526

  • Walks Deborah MD

    Distance: 10.4 mi
    7101 USHighway 90
    Daphne, AL 36526

  • Weatherly Daniela MD

    Distance: 10.4 mi
    6631 Park Drive
    Daphne, AL 36526

  • Wells Mary Shaffer MD

    Distance: 10.4 mi
    7101 USHighway 90
    Daphne, AL 36526
  • 10 Points

    Nelson Gary W MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    150 South Ingleside Street Suite 6
    Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Beall Cammy L MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    405 North Section Street
    Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Cotter Gregory W MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    808 Morphy Avenue
    Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Ellingwood Kenneth E MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    808 Morphy Avenue
    Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Hall Randall L MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    405 North Section Street
    Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Krentel Rod G MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    808 Morphy Avenue
    Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Nancy A Mc Leod MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    358 Morphy Ave
    Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Roh Richard A MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    150 South Ingleside Street Suite 6
    Fairhope, AL 36532
  • Richard Roh, MD

    Richard Roh, MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    150 South Ingleside
    Ste 6
    Fairhope, AL 36532

  • Yonge Lynn E MD

    Distance: 14.47 mi
    405 North Section Street
    Fairhope, AL 36532
  • -10 Points

    Beric Louis MD

    Distance: 18.03 mi
    1083 East Relham Avenue
    Loxley, AL 36551

  • Portr Lynn MD

    Distance: 18.03 mi
    1083 East Relham Avenue
    Loxley, AL 36551
  • Lisa Pattison, MD 100 Points

    Lisa Pattison, MD

    North Baldwin Hospital
    Distance: 20.66 mi
    1815 Hand Ave
    Bay Minette, AL 36507

  • Gleason Marla Md Pc

    Distance: 20.66 mi
    2001 Medical Center Drive
    Bay Minette, AL 36507
  • Gary E Kolb, DO -10 Points

    Gary E Kolb, DO

    Distance: 20.66 mi
    2305 Hand Ave Suite 2
    Bay Minette, AL 36507

  • Allen Charles H MD

    Distance: 23.32 mi
    10075 Grand Bay Wilmer Road
    Grand Bay, AL 36541

  • Cole Cris MD

    Distance: 23.32 mi
    10075 Grand Bay Wilmer Road
    Grand Bay, AL 36541

  • Haynes Linda J MD

    Distance: 23.32 mi
    10075 Grand Bay Wilmer Road
    Grand Bay, AL 36541

  • Lash Linda MD

    Distance: 23.32 mi
    10075 Grand Bay Wilmer Road
    Grand Bay, AL 36541

  • Naman Shelley Md

    Distance: 23.32 mi
    10075 Grand Bay Wilmer Road
    Grand Bay, AL 36541

  • Perry C Stephen MD

    Distance: 23.32 mi
    10075 Grand Bay Wilmer Road
    Grand Bay, AL 36541
  • James Holder, MD 100 Points

    James Holder, MD

    Distance: 29.21 mi
    721 N McKenzie St, #15
    Foley, AL 36535
  • Robert Russell, MD 90 Points

    Robert Russell, MD

    Distance: 29.21 mi
    PO Box 1030
    Foley, AL 36536

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