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  • Cooper Kent MD

    8080 East Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Curry Amy E MD

    990 South George Washington Drive
    Wichita, KS 67211

  • Cusick Robert MD

    8100 East 22nd Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Cusick Therese E Md

    818 North Emporia Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Davis Jeffrey P Md

    7111 East 21st Street North Suite A
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Davis Paul H Md

    7111 East 21st Street North Suite A
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Davison Joe D MD

    8200 West Central Avenue Suite 1
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Day Howard A Md

    818 North Emporia Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Depew Clifford MD

    9300 East 29th Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Depew Clifford MD

    920 North Tyler Road
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Doronio Wendell P MD

    144 South Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67211

  • Dorsch John N MD

    850 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Dugan David MD

    1515 South Clifton Avenue Suite 200
    Wichita, KS 67218

  • Duick Gregory F MD

    9350 East 35th Street North Suite 101
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Dyck George MD

    1001 North Minneapolis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Egbert Anne E Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Elamin Elshami MD

    1156 South Clifton Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67218

  • Elangovan Sudha MD

    850 North Hillside Street
    Wichita, KS 67214
  • EMILY RUNYAN

    EMILY RUNYAN

    EMILY RUNYAN, APRN
    520 S. Holland
    Suite 403
    Wichita, KS 67209

  • Fanning John W MD

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Farha A J Md

    2626 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Farha A J Md

    7570 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67205

  • Farhat Assem Z Md

    551 North Hillside Street Suite 410
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Ferguson Heba S MD

    3133 South Seneca Street
    Wichita, KS 67217

  • Fernandez Hector O Md

    359 West 21st Street North
    Wichita, KS 67203

  • Ferris Ron MD

    1515 South Clifton Avenue Suite 450
    Wichita, KS 67218

  • Fleming Robert H MD

    9350 East 35th Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Francisco Linda L MD

    818 North Emporia Street Suite 310
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Friesen Rick W MD

    8200 West Central Avenue Suite 1
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Fromer Joel MD

    8110 East 32nd Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Gilbaugh James H MD

    2626 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Gilbaugh James H MD

    7570 West 21st Street North Suite 1014A
    Wichita, KS 67205

  • Gile R David Md

    818 North Emporia Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Gonzalez Robert MD

    8200 West Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Goodnight Kris L Md

    8200 West Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67212

  • Goodpasture Hewitt C Md

    1100 North Saint Francis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Grant Michael E Md

    818 North Emporia Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Grinage Bradley Md

    1001 North Minneapolis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Gwyn David T MD

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Hagan Margaret E MD

    1100 North Saint Francis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Hagan Phillip F Md

    9300 East 29th Street North
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Halabi Jennifer J Md

    620 North Carriage Parkway
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Harrison Mark Md

    3243 East Murdock Street Suite 200
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Harrison Paul B MD

    3243 East Murdock Street Suite 404
    Wichita, KS 67208

  • Hartman Keck R Md

    1100 North Saint Francis Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Hastings Glen E Md

    1010 North Kansas Street
    Wichita, KS 67214

  • Haynes Tina MD

    6837 West 37th Street North
    Wichita, KS 67205

  • Heaney Michael L MD

    8080 East Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67206

  • Hearon Bernard F MD

    2778 North Webb Road
    Wichita, KS 67226

  • Hilger Mark A MD

    8200 West Central Avenue
    Wichita, KS 67212

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