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  • 100 Points

    Memorial Care on 2975 N. Water

    2975 N. Water St.
    Decatur, IL 62526
  • Rohidas Patil, MD 100 Points

    Rohidas Patil, MD

    Patil & Assoc
    1770 E Lake Shore Dr Ste 209
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Ambrosini Jay D MD

    1800 East Lake Shore Drive
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Arguelles Cesar MD

    250 West Kenwood Avenue
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Ayorinde Shelia MD

    2905 North Main Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Ayorinde Shelia MD

    1314 North Main Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Bien James P MD

    270 West Prairie Avenue
    Decatur, IL 62523

  • Bien James P MD

    2905 North Main Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Bock James M MD

    1770 East Lake Shore Drive Suite 105
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Bradley John G MD

    250 West Kenwood Avenue
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Cho Seong R MD

    1990 East Lake Shore Drive
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Dodenhoff Robert MD

    2300 North Edward Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Duncan George Md

    1770 East Lake Shore Drive
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Edwards-Talley Venita MD

    2905 North Main Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Edwards-Talley Venita MD

    1314 North Main Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Ellington Charles MD

    250 West Kenwood Avenue
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Espina Roy MD

    250 West Kenwood Avenue
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Fahey John MD

    2120 North 27th Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Girod Chantal T Md

    1770 East Lake Shore Drive
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Gregory David MD

    250 West Kenwood Avenue
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Heim Dennis O Md

    1770 East Lake Shore Drive
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Jones Dale K Md

    1770 East Lake Shore Drive
    Decatur, IL 62521

  • Kirovski Emil Md

    2975 North Water Street
    Decatur, IL 62526

  • Klein Susan MD

    250 West Kenwood Avenue
    Decatur, IL 62526
  • James Borgerson, MD 100 Points

    James Borgerson, MD

    Distance: 20.97 mi
    119 S Vine St
    Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
  • Saleh Obaisi, MD -10 Points

    Saleh Obaisi, MD

    Distance: 21.65 mi
    505 W Side Sq
    Clinton, IL 61727

  • Bailey Stephanie MD

    Distance: 24 mi
    1109 North State Street
    Monticello, IL 61856

  • Bukhari Faisal MD SC

    Distance: 24.83 mi
    2 West Adams Street
    Sullivan, IL 61951

  • Cataldo Kari Md

    Distance: 24.83 mi
    7 Hawthorne Lane
    Sullivan, IL 61951

  • Dust Glen E MD

    Distance: 24.83 mi
    2 West Adams Street
    Sullivan, IL 61951
  • Vernon Klinefelter, MD 100 Points

    Vernon Klinefelter, MD

    Christian County Medical Clnc
    Distance: 27.04 mi
    600 N Main St
    Taylorville, IL 62568

  • Chen H L MD - Office

    Distance: 27.04 mi
    115 East Pleasant Street
    Taylorville, IL 62568

  • Jackson Leslie K MD

    Distance: 27.04 mi
    115 East Pleasant Street
    Taylorville, IL 62568
  • Vernon R Klinefelter, MD

    Vernon R Klinefelter, MD

    Distance: 27.04 mi
    1141 N CHENEY ST
    TAYLORVILLE, IL 62568

  • Blaum Gilbert E MD

    Distance: 30.39 mi
    515 North College Street
    Lincoln, IL 62656

  • Hauter Dru Md

    Distance: 30.39 mi
    515 North College Street
    Lincoln, IL 62656

  • Kasa Paul R MD

    Distance: 30.39 mi
    515 North College Street
    Lincoln, IL 62656

  • Kottemann Steven MD

    Distance: 30.39 mi
    515 North College Street
    Lincoln, IL 62656

Nearby Cities

Mount Pulaski (20.98 mi)
Clinton (21.66 mi)
Monticello (24 mi)
Sullivan (24.84 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