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  • Derrick L Smith, MD

    Derrick L Smith, MD

    Distance: 21 mi
    29645 RANCHO CALIF RD 101
    TEMECULA, CA 92591
  • Barker Michael J MD Centre for LTH CRE MDCL Asscts

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1236 Main Street
    Ramona, CA 92065
  • Blando Ellen A MD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1236 Main Street
    Ramona, CA 92065
  • Margo Emami, FOUNDER
    2700 Points

    Margo Emami, FOUNDER

    Margo Aura Emami, MD
    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9850 Genesee Ave.
    Ste 840
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Brij Gupta 150 Points

    Brij Gupta

    Brij Gupta, MD, MPA
    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9850 Genesee Ave
    Suite 425
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Jaggi Rao, MD 100 Points

    Jaggi Rao, MD

    Dermatology Cosmetic Laser Med
    Distance: 24.45 mi
    7630 Fay Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Thomas Edgington, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Edgington, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, C204
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Milton Erman, MD 100 Points

    Milton Erman, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 328
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Sander Garrie, MD 100 Points

    Sander Garrie, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    2223 Via Media
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • David Halbach, MD 100 Points

    David Halbach, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Gerald Joyce Jr, MD 100 Points

    Gerald Joyce Jr, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, Scripps Research Inst
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Peter Pieslor, MD 100 Points

    Peter Pieslor, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Lisa Loegering, MD 100 Points

    Lisa Loegering, MD

    Scripps Clinic & Research
    Distance: 24.45 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: 24.45 mi
    9500 Gilman Dr, Ucsd Dept Fpm Mc0607
    La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Robert Wagner Jr, MD 100 Points

    Robert Wagner Jr, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 312
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Helane Fronek, MD 60 Points

    Helane Fronek, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 316
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Roberta Gottlieb, MD 50 Points

    Roberta Gottlieb, MD

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    10550 N Torrey Pines Rd, Mem 220 Scripps Res Inst
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Bigby Timothy Md-Ucsd Healthcare

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9350 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Bracker Mark Md-Ucsd Healthcare

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9350 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Chien Kenneth Md

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    9415 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Laurie Blanscet 250 Points

    Laurie Blanscet

    Dr. Laurie Blanscet, DO
    Distance: 24.51 mi
    29995 Technology Dr
    Ste 203
    Murrieta, CA 92563
  • Louis Filiatrault, MD 100 Points

    Louis Filiatrault, MD

    Distance: 24.51 mi
    40558 Calle Galacia
    Murrieta, CA 92562
  • Alexander Orthopaedic Surgery & Sprts MDCL Center Inc

    Distance: 24.51 mi
    25485 Medical Center Drive
    Murrieta, CA 92562
  • Arbenz Frederick Md

    Distance: 24.51 mi
    25285 Madison Avenue
    Murrieta, CA 92562
  • Butler Frederic Md

    Distance: 24.51 mi
    25285 Madison Avenue
    Murrieta, CA 92562
  • Candace Basich 200 Points

    Candace Basich

    Candace Basich, MD
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa
    Suite 250
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Ian Bare 200 Points

    Ian Bare

    Ian Bare, MD
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa
    Suite 250
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Maryam Yazdanshenas 200 Points

    Maryam Yazdanshenas

    MemorialCare Medical Group
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa
    Suite 250
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • Ronald McGee 100 Points

    Ronald McGee

    Dr. Ronald K. McGee, MD
    Distance: 26.48 mi
    3553 Camino Mira Costa
    Suite A
    San Clemente, CA 92672
  • 100 Points

    MemorialCare Medical Group

    Distance: 26.48 mi
    1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa
    Ste 250
    San Clemente, CA 92673
  • John Clifford, MD 100 Points

    John Clifford, MD

    Distance: 30.09 mi
    11960 Woodside Ave
    Lakeside, CA 92040
  • George C Brown Jr, MD

    George C Brown Jr, MD

    Distance: 30.09 mi
    12517 LAKESHORE DR
    LAKESIDE, CA 92040
  • David Gonzalez 200 Points

    David Gonzalez

    MemorialCare Medical Group
    Distance: 31.97 mi
    31001 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • George Karapetian 200 Points

    George Karapetian

    MemorialCare Medical Group
    Distance: 31.97 mi
    31001 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Mimi Trinh 200 Points

    Mimi Trinh

    MemorialCare Medical Group
    Distance: 31.97 mi
    31001 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Kathleen Alva 160 Points

    Kathleen Alva

    MemorialCare Medical Group
    Distance: 31.97 mi
    31001 Rancho Viejo Road
    Suite 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Monte Mc Canne, MD 50 Points

    Monte Mc Canne, MD

    Monte O Mc Canne Inc
    Distance: 31.97 mi
    32112 Camino Capistrano
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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