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  • Diego Rivera, MD 140 Points

    Diego Rivera, MD

    University Clinic
    111 N UNIVERSITY AVE
    LUBBOCK, TX 79415
  • ROBIN HACKETT, D.C. 100 Points

    ROBIN HACKETT, D.C.

    4522 38TH ST
    LUBBOCK, TX 79414
  • Elmore Mc Carty, DO 100 Points

    Elmore Mc Carty, DO

    Health Plus Medical Group
    7601 Quaker Ave, Health Plus Medical Group
    Lubbock, TX 79424
  • Ashok Kumar Parmar, MD 100 Points

    Ashok Kumar Parmar, MD

    Lubbock Industrial & Family
    5201 Indiana Ave Ste 101N
    Lubbock, TX 79413
  • Karen Scott, DO 100 Points

    Karen Scott, DO

    3502 9th St Ste 310
    Lubbock, TX 79415
  • Gabor Racz, MD 100 Points

    Gabor Racz, MD

    TX Tech Univ Health Science
    Tx Tech Sch Of Med Dept An
    Lubbock, TX 79430
  • Aurelio Miro Rosado, MD 60 Points

    Aurelio Miro Rosado, MD

    Covenant Medical Group
    6014 45th St
    Lubbock, TX 79407
  • Edward Leins, DO 50 Points

    Edward Leins, DO

    Kings Park Family Health Ctr
    7501 Quaker Ave
    Lubbock, TX 79424
  • 10 Points

    Barker Craig Dr Md

    5130 82nd Street
    Lubbock, TX 79424
  • 10 Points

    Belle-Henry Christina MD

    2001 Broadway Street
    Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Armstrong Michael K Md

    3525 19th Street
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Ash Weldon Md

    2424 50th Street Rm 203
    Lubbock, TX 79412
  • Attaya Nabil Md

    4102 24th Street
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Batra Swaran MD

    416 Frankford Avenue
    Lubbock, TX 79416
  • -10 Points

    Beck Howard Md

    4102 22nd Place
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Benson Kenneth Dr Md

    4201 22nd Place
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Brothers Jorge R Md

    3417 20th Street
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Brown Sandra M Md

    6th Flint Thompson
    Lubbock, TX 79415
  • Bruening Brian J Md

    4005 24th Street
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Elsie J Carrasquillo, DO

    Elsie J Carrasquillo, DO

    2602 AVENUE Q
    LUBBOCK, TX 79411
  • Chekuru Naidu Md

    3621 22nd Street
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Chou Jui-Lien Md

    4002 21st Street Suite A
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Chungchansat Porntip MD

    416 Frankford Avenue
    Lubbock, TX 79416
  • Close David MD

    4101 22nd Place
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Corona Jorge Md

    Flint Drive Of Cha
    Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Kurt Hales, MD

    Kurt Hales, MD

    4102 24th Street
    Suite 300
    Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Ernesto Maldia, MD 100 Points

    Ernesto Maldia, MD

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    PO Box 220
    Slaton, TX 79364
  • Kenneth Gregory, DO 50 Points

    Kenneth Gregory, DO

    Abernathy Medical Clinic
    Distance: 17.6 mi
    PO Box 140
    Abernathy, TX 79311

Nearby Cities

Slaton (15.59 mi)
Abernathy (17.6 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