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  • Kiran Bais, MD 100 Points

    Kiran Bais, MD

    Broaview Medical Ctr
    Distance: 11.8 mi
    2127 S 17th Ave
    Broadview, IL 60155
  • Alexandre Eve Marie Md

    Distance: 11.8 mi
    318 Madison Street
    Broadview, IL 60153
  • Carazo Elizabeth Md

    Distance: 11.8 mi
    318 Madison Street
    Broadview, IL 60153
  • Fior Timothy Md

    Distance: 12.37 mi
    400 East 22nd Street
    Lombard, IL 60148
  • Fauzia Rana, MD 100 Points

    Fauzia Rana, MD

    Distance: 12.62 mi
    10001 W Roosevelt Rd Ste 304
    Westchester, IL 60154
  • Co Yolanda MD

    Distance: 12.62 mi
    10001 West Roosevelt Road
    Westchester, IL 60154
  • John Federbusch, MD 100 Points

    John Federbusch, MD

    Vein Care Alternatives
    Distance: 13.33 mi
    1S132 Summit Ave Ste 105
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Robert Wise, MD 100 Points

    Robert Wise, MD

    Distance: 13.33 mi
    1 Renaissance Blvd, Div Of Research
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • 10 Points

    Fearon Maureen Md

    Distance: 13.33 mi
    17W740 22nd Street
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Destefani Thomas Md

    Distance: 13.33 mi
    17W740 22nd Street
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Scott Graziano, MD

    Scott Graziano, MD

    Distance: 13.33 mi
    17w740 22nd St
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Hall Leo Iii Md

    Distance: 13.33 mi
    17W740 22nd Street
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Smita Shah, MD 100 Points

    Smita Shah, MD

    Berwyn Medical Ctr
    Distance: 13.44 mi
    6905 Cermak Rd Ste A
    Berwyn, IL 60402
  • Hasmukhbhai Patel, MD 100 Points

    Hasmukhbhai Patel, MD

    Patel Physicians
    Distance: 13.44 mi
    6538 Cermak Rd
    Berwyn, IL 60402
  • Alberto Saltiel, MD 100 Points

    Alberto Saltiel, MD

    Saltiel Clinic
    Distance: 13.44 mi
    3240 Oak Park Ave
    Berwyn, IL 60402
  • 20 Points

    Jethani Manohar L MD

    Distance: 13.44 mi
    3635 Harlem Avenue
    Berwyn, IL 60402
  • Luis Osorio, DO, MD

    Luis Osorio, DO, MD

    Luis A. Osorio, MD
    Distance: 13.44 mi
    6721 Cermak Road
    Berwyn, IL 60402
  • Smita Shah, DO, MD

    Smita Shah, DO, MD

    Distance: 13.44 mi
    6806 Cermak Rd
    Berwyn, IL 60402
  • Mouhammad Souman, MD

    Mouhammad Souman, MD

    Distance: 13.44 mi
    3245 Grove Ave
    Berwyn, IL 60402
  • Karen Deighan, MD

    Karen Deighan, MD

    Distance: 13.52 mi
    1950 Harlem Ave
    North Riverside, IL 60546
  • Recia Frenn, M.D.

    Recia Frenn, M.D.

    Distance: 13.52 mi
    1950 Harlem Ave
    North Riverside, IL 60546
  • Antonio Cruz, MD 120 Points

    Antonio Cruz, MD

    Distance: 13.63 mi
    1601 Tanglewood Ave
    Hanover Park, IL 60133
  • 30 Points

    Kanter L Scott MD

    Distance: 13.76 mi
    850 North Milwaukee Avenue Suite 102
    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  • -10 Points

    Berger Israel MD

    Distance: 13.76 mi
    850 North Milwaukee Avenue Suite 102
    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  • LODD MEDICAL GROUP

    LODD MEDICAL GROUP

    LODD MEDICAL GROUP
    Distance: 13.76 mi
    6 Phillip Rd
    Ste 1108
    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  • Deighan Karen MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    1950 Harlem Avenue
    Riverside, IL 60546
  • Freehill Lorene MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    1950 Harlem Avenue
    Riverside, IL 60546
  • Frjelich Kenneth MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    1950 Harlem Avenue
    Riverside, IL 60546
  • Goldberg David MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    1950 Harlem Avenue
    Riverside, IL 60546
  • Ing Brian MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    1950 Harlem Avenue
    Riverside, IL 60546
  • Koller Michael MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    1950 Harlem Avenue
    Riverside, IL 60546
  • Christopher Varona, DO
    580 Points

    Christopher Varona, DO

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    120 Oakbrook Center Dr.
    Suite 308
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Richard Bankowitz, MD 100 Points

    Richard Bankowitz, MD

    Distance: 14.05 mi
    2001 Spring Rd Ste 700
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Carpenter Robert G MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Casado Louis MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Chacko Maggie MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Clasen Jaclynn MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Coyer William MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Daniels Mark F MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Dieter Raymond A Jr MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Donat Terry MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Duvel Adelbert C MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Elson Marygrace MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Erlenborn James W MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Faulk David L MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Fitzgerald Michael MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Ganch David MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Ganger Daniel MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Geiser David MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • Gulling Edward A MD

    Distance: 14.31 mi
    454 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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