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  • Bacalar Carey M Md

    Distance: 20.41 mi
    150 North River Road
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Cottrell Thomas Md

    Distance: 20.41 mi
    150 North River Road
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Hering Leonard G MD

    Distance: 20.41 mi
    150 North River Road Suite 210
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Jesus Antonio Manteca Elias MD

    Distance: 20.41 mi
    494 Lee St
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Krause Philip B Md

    Distance: 20.41 mi
    100 North River Road
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • John Federbusch, MD 100 Points

    John Federbusch, MD

    Vein Care Alternatives
    Distance: 20.78 mi
    1S132 Summit Ave Ste 105
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Robert Wise, MD 100 Points

    Robert Wise, MD

    Distance: 20.78 mi
    1 Renaissance Blvd, Div Of Research
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • 10 Points

    Fearon Maureen Md

    Distance: 20.78 mi
    17W740 22nd Street
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Destefani Thomas Md

    Distance: 20.78 mi
    17W740 22nd Street
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Scott Graziano, MD

    Scott Graziano, MD

    Distance: 20.78 mi
    17w740 22nd St
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Hall Leo Iii Md

    Distance: 20.78 mi
    17W740 22nd Street
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • Syed Zahir

    Syed Zahir

    Dr. Aslam S. Zahir
    Distance: 21 mi
    3703 Doty Rd
    Suite 6
    Woodstock, IL 60098
  • Flores Marciana MD

    Distance: 21 mi
    1065 Lake Avenue
    Woodstock, IL 60098
  • Robert Kappler, DO 100 Points

    Robert Kappler, DO

    Osteopathic Home Health
    Distance: 21.01 mi
    555 31st St
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Maneka Kaul, M.D 30 Points

    Maneka Kaul, M.D

    Distance: 21.01 mi
    5207 Main St, Suite 6
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Ambrose Jacqueline L MD

    Distance: 21.01 mi
    4900 Main Street
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Carbon Michael MD

    Distance: 21.01 mi
    3825 Highland Avenue
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Hulesch William MD

    Distance: 21.01 mi
    4900 Main Street
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Julka Naresh Md

    Distance: 21.01 mi
    3825 Highland Avenue
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Jager Rama MD

    Distance: 21.08 mi
    2240 Gateway Dr
    Sycamore, IL 60178
  • PATRICIA DEANGELIS

    PATRICIA DEANGELIS

    PATRICIA DEANGELIS, MS, APRN, FM
    Distance: 21.65 mi
    240 SAUNDERS RD
    Riverwoods, IL 60015
  • Aganad G F MD

    Distance: 21.8 mi
    9651 Irving Park Road
    Schiller Park, IL 60176
  • Kiley Philip MD

    Distance: 21.8 mi
    9651 Irving Park Road
    Schiller Park, IL 60176
  • Cargill Jerry MD

    Distance: 22.23 mi
    556 East Grant Highway
    Marengo, IL 60152
  • Karen Gajda, DO 60 Points

    Karen Gajda, DO

    Gajda Sports Medical Ctr
    Distance: 22.34 mi
    1903 S Wolf Rd
    Hillside, IL 60162
  • Samir Shahen

    Samir Shahen

    Dr. Samir Shahen
    Distance: 22.35 mi
    3520 W North Ave
    Stone Park, IL 60165
  • David Kushner, DO 100 Points

    David Kushner, DO

    Lutheran General Hospital
    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1775 Dempster St, Dept Of Internal Medicine
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Richard Noren, MD 100 Points

    Richard Noren, MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Michael Oberhofer, MD 100 Points

    Michael Oberhofer, MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1775 Dempster St, Lutheran Gen Hosp
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Robert Moss, MD 50 Points

    Robert Moss, MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Abramson Edith MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Road
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Bitran Jacob MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1700 Luther Lane
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Bolton Robert MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1675 Dempster Street
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Briner William Md

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1875 Dempster Street
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Campbell Walter MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1675 Dempster Street
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Dalia Davood, M.D.

    Dalia Davood, M.D.

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1875 Dempster St
    Suite 360
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Deshmukh Anita MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1675 Dempster Street
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Devine Steven M MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1700 Luther Lane
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Dolan James MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1700 Luther Lane
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Domont Lawrence MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Road
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Fisher Michael MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Road
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Gravdal Judith MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1775 Ballard Road
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Hooberman Arthur MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    1700 Luther Lane
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • James Thomas J MD

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    112 South Northwest Highway
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Kerstan Peter D Md

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    112 South Northwest Highway
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Peter Freebeck, MD 140 Points

    Peter Freebeck, MD

    Suburban Pulmonary & Sleep Ltd
    Distance: 22.9 mi
    700 E Ogden Ave Ste 202
    Westmont, IL 60559
  • Jaroslav Fencl, MD 110 Points

    Jaroslav Fencl, MD

    Distance: 22.9 mi
    251 N Cass Ave
    Westmont, IL 60559
  • Cheng Chen, MD 100 Points

    Cheng Chen, MD

    Distance: 22.9 mi
    411 N Cass Ave
    Westmont, IL 60559
  • Janowitz Robert A MD

    Distance: 22.9 mi
    251 North Cass Avenue Suite 103
    Westmont, IL 60559
  • Christopher Varona, DO
    580 Points

    Christopher Varona, DO

    Distance: 22.95 mi
    120 Oakbrook Center Dr.
    Suite 308
    Oak Brook, IL 60523

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