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  • Chan Christopher MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Coren Andrew MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Criddle Keith J MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 405
    Auburn, WA 98001
  • Donald Fletcher, DO

    Donald Fletcher, DO

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    15403 Se 372nd St
    Auburn, WA 98092

  • Gettel Nadine MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street Suite 301
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Golan Neil MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    735 12th Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Gonzalez Rachael MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    3702 West Valley Highway North Suite 116
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Greeley Michael Md

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    735 12th Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Gregg Bruce MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Gusler Jay MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    735 12th Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Harkins Karyn MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    735 12th Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Hei Thomas MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Huiras Michael F Md

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Johnson Timothy Md

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Kim Mark MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    735 12th Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Kuo Judith MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Maccio Maryellen MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    201 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Martin Kevin B MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    202 North Division Street
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • McDonald Susan Md

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    3702 West Valley Highway North
    Auburn, WA 98001

  • Moffat Kristi MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    923 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Pang Nancy MD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    735 12th Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002

  • Bersch Barry MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    22000 Marine View Drive South Suite 100
    Des Moines, WA 98198

  • Brown Michael C MD

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    22000 Marine View Drive South Suite 100
    Des Moines, WA 98198

  • Harrington Terrill Md

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    22000 Marine View Drive South
    Des Moines, WA 98198

  • Pittier Michael V Md

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    22000 Marine View Drive South
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Mary Seiwert, DO 100 Points

    Mary Seiwert, DO

    Distance: 13.17 mi
    9201 184th Ave E
    Bonney Lake, WA 98390
  • John Henn, DO 100 Points

    John Henn, DO

    Covington Multicare Clinic
    Distance: 13.2 mi
    17700 SE 272nd St
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Brenda Walling, DO 50 Points

    Brenda Walling, DO

    Multi Care Urgent Care Ctr
    Distance: 13.2 mi
    222 State Ave N
    Kent, WA 98030

  • Baucke Robert MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    222 State Avenue North
    Kent, WA 98030

  • Chang David MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    17700 Southeast 272nd Street
    Kent, WA 98042

  • Cline David J Md

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    13210 Southeast 240th Street
    Kent, WA 98042

  • Deguzman-Abajero Maricar MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    17700 Southeast 272nd Street
    Kent, WA 98042

  • Deseims Craig Md

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    13210 Southeast 240th Street
    Kent, WA 98042

  • Durch Stephen MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    24920 104th Avenue Southeast
    Kent, WA 98030

  • Hilton Chen MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    222 State Avenue North
    Kent, WA 98030

  • Jordan Marcia MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    24920 104th Avenue Southeast
    Kent, WA 98030

  • Khait Olga MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    222 State Avenue North
    Kent, WA 98030

  • Lamba Charanjit MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    24703 38th Avenue South
    Kent, WA 98032

  • Molina Robert MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    24920 104th Avenue Southeast
    Kent, WA 98030

  • Morton J Michael MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    17700 Southeast 272nd Street
    Kent, WA 98042

  • Nommensen Michael MD

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    17700 Southeast 272nd Street
    Kent, WA 98042
  • Robert Griffith, MD 150 Points

    Robert Griffith, MD

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    14434 Ambaum Blvd Sw
    Burien, WA 98166
  • Judith Marsden, MD 150 Points

    Judith Marsden, MD

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    15209 8th Ave S
    Burien, WA 98148
  • Peter Hartwell, MD 120 Points

    Peter Hartwell, MD

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    16233 Sylvester Rd SW G-20
    Burien, WA 98166
  • Nina Spalek, MD 100 Points

    Nina Spalek, MD

    Family Physician'S Genl Clinic
    Distance: 15.69 mi
    12459 Ambaum Blvd SW Ste A
    Burien, WA 98146
  • Thomas Huchala, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Huchala, MD

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    14212 Ambaum Blvd SW Ste 304
    Burien, WA 98166
  • Amos Shirman, MD 70 Points

    Amos Shirman, MD

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    16110 8th Ave Sw Ste C1
    Burien, WA 98166
  • 10 Points

    Buttitta James MD

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    16110 8th Avenue Southwest Suite A2
    Burien, WA 98166

  • Amiri Fariba MD

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    16110 8th Avenue Southwest
    Burien, WA 98166

  • Burrita James MD

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    16110 8th Avenue Southwest
    Burien, WA 98166

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