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  • Jaggi Rao, MD 100 Points

    Jaggi Rao, MD

    Dermatology Cosmetic Laser Med
    Distance: 18.08 mi
    7630 Fay Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Thomas Edgington, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Edgington, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, C204
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Milton Erman, MD 100 Points

    Milton Erman, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 328
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Sander Garrie, MD 100 Points

    Sander Garrie, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    2223 Via Media
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • David Halbach, MD 100 Points

    David Halbach, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Gerald Joyce Jr, MD 100 Points

    Gerald Joyce Jr, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, Scripps Research Inst
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Peter Pieslor, MD 100 Points

    Peter Pieslor, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Lisa Loegering, MD 100 Points

    Lisa Loegering, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    Distance: 18.08 mi
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Elizabeth Barrett Connor, MD 100 Points

    Elizabeth Barrett Connor, MD

    Ucsd School Of Medicine
    Distance: 18.08 mi
    9500 Gilman Dr, Ucsd Dept Fpm Mc0607
    La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Robert Wagner Jr, MD 100 Points

    Robert Wagner Jr, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 312
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Helane Fronek, MD 60 Points

    Helane Fronek, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 316
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Roberta Gottlieb, MD 50 Points

    Roberta Gottlieb, MD

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, Mem 220 Scripps Res Inst
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Bigby Timothy Md-Ucsd Healthcare

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    9350 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Bracker Mark Md-Ucsd Healthcare

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    9350 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Chien Kenneth Md

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    9415 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Stephen Signer, MD 120 Points

    Stephen Signer, MD

    Psychiatric Centers-San Diego
    Distance: 22.48 mi
    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 206
    Poway, CA 92064
  • Alexander John MD INT Medical

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    15721 Pomerado Road
    Poway, CA 92064
  • Chan Edmond L MD

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    15708 Pomerado Road
    Poway, CA 92064
  • Nicole Nguyen, M.D.

    Nicole Nguyen, M.D.

    Distance: 22.48 mi
    15725 Pomerado Rd
    Suite 201
    Poway, CA 92064
  • Melinda Nevins, DO 90 Points

    Melinda Nevins, DO

    Del Mar Medical Clinic
    Distance: 24.45 mi
    1335 Camino Del Mar
    Del Mar, CA 92014
  • Seymour Myers, MD 510 Points

    Seymour Myers, MD

    Distance: 26.58 mi
    530 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Ste B
    Solana Beach, CA 92075

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