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Results for Baton Rouge, LA

  • Breaux Darrin MD

    5231 Brittany Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Brignac Donald V MD

    12525 Perkins Road
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Brumund Traci T MD Faap

    7373 Perkins Road
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Burris Robert A MD

    5422 Dijon Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Callerame Kevin J MD

    10101 Park Rowe Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Carver David R Md

    8595 Picardy Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Cavalier Steven J MD

    10101 Park Rowe Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Cefalu Joseph M MD FACC

    5231 Brittany Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Chastain Curtis C Ii Md Facp

    7777 Hennessy Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Chasuk Robert MD

    3401 North Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  • Clifford John R MD

    10101 Park Rowe Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Cook Janet MD

    3401 North Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  • Crowell James MD

    Baton Rouge General
    Baton Rouge, LA 70801

  • D'Autremont Sarah MD

    Baton Rouge General
    Baton Rouge, LA 70801

  • De La Bretonne Jacques A MD

    5422 Dijon Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Dinh Victor MD

    12525 Perkins Road
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Donohue Jeffrey A MD

    8595 Picardy Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Dunn Shawn G MD

    10101 Park Rowe Avenue Suite STE
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Dupre Michael Md

    16777 Medical Center Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

  • Eberly Charles E MD

    10101 Park Rowe Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Fields Robert S MD

    4950 Essen Lane
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Fisher William L Jr Md

    10101 Park Rowe Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Flechas Michelle L MD Faap

    9191 Bluebonnet Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Fletcher James D MD

    5422 Dijon Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Fontenot Daniel T MD FACC

    5231 Brittany Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Foreman Julian B MD

    5422 Dijon Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Franz Sandra A MD Faap

    9191 Bluebonnet Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Funes Christopher M MD

    8415 Goodwood Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  • Gahan Patrick W MD Facp

    5339 Didesse Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Gaspard Brad Md

    8595 Picardy Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Gavin John MD

    13702 Coursey Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70817

  • Geno C Edward MD

    3801 North Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

  • Gerdes Joseph R MD

    Baton Rouge General
    Baton Rouge, LA 70801

  • Gidden Howard E MD

    3907 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

  • Gregorie William A MD

    5422 Dijon Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Gremillion Brian C Md

    7777 Hennessy Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Grier Mandy Braud MD

    2380 Oneal Lane
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

  • Guidroz Jennifer T Md

    7373 Perkins Road
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Halliburton C Ray Md

    7777 Hennessy Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Harris John P MD

    5422 Dijon Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Hart Suzanne B MD Faap

    9191 Bluebonnet Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Heflin Thomas B MD Faap

    9191 Bluebonnet Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Heise Brian MD

    8054 Jefferson Highway
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Henkelmann Gregory C MD

    4950 Essen Lane
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Hill David G MD Faap

    7373 Perkins Road
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Hillis Rodney E MD

    10101 Park Rowe Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

  • Hoff David J MD

    5422 Dijon Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Holden Jack D MD

    5000 Hennessy Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • James Trenton L MD

    8595 Picardy Avenue
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Jayasankaran M P MD

    8415 Goodwood Boulevard
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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