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Montpelier (13.92 mi)
Decatur (14.19 mi)
Huntington (19.75 mi)
Hartford City (22.43 mi)
Upland (24.84 mi)

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46714 (22) (1.83 mi)
47359 (2) (13.92 mi)
46733 (1) (14.27 mi)
46750 (1) (19.59 mi)
46816 (1) (19.87 mi)
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  • David Brown, DO 50 Points

    David Brown, DO

    Markle Medical Ctr Inc
    100 W Horton St Ste 107
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • 10 Points

    Stumpf Baerbel H MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Babcock George K MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • David Brown, MD

    David Brown, MD

    PO Box 296
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Jeffrey Schaffer, MD, IMG

    Jeffrey Schaffer, MD, IMG

    Caylor Nickel Clinic Pc
    1 Caylor Nickel Sq
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Chen Catherine MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Cripe J Patrick MD

    Caylor Nickel Clinic
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Dian Donald A MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Erxleben Walter O MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Fischer Joyce L MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Marcelo Gavilanez, MD

    Marcelo Gavilanez, MD

    PO Box 296
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Richard Jaskiewicz, MD

    Richard Jaskiewicz, MD

    1 Caylor Sq
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Lazzaro Debra S MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Mock L Farrell MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Morton Anita L MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Pitts Neal C MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Purcell Lawrence T MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Schaffer Jeffrey L MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Kerry Schamerloh, MD

    Kerry Schamerloh, MD

    1433 N Main St
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Steury C David MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Stogdill Brian J MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Wanner Loren J MD

    1 Caylor Nickel Square
    Bluffton, IN 46714
  • Donald Hunsberger, MD 100 Points

    Donald Hunsberger, MD

    Distance: 13.91 mi
    PO Box 37
    Montpelier, IN 47359
  • Richard Ingram, MD 100 Points

    Richard Ingram, MD

    Richard G Ingram Inc
    Distance: 13.91 mi
    121 E High St
    Montpelier, IN 47359
  • Norval Rich, MD

    Norval Rich, MD

    Distance: 14.18 mi
    230 S 2nd St
    Decatur, IN 46733
  • Mathew John C MD

    Distance: 19.74 mi
    1601 North Jefferson Street
    Huntington, IN 46750
  • Roger Frazier, DO 90 Points

    Roger Frazier, DO

    Distance: 22.42 mi
    PO Box 469
    Hartford City, IN 47348
  • James Oliver Jr, MD 100 Points

    James Oliver Jr, MD

    Distance: 24.83 mi
    PO Box 299, 101 E Washington
    Upland, IN 46989
  • Jon Blake, MD 100 Points

    Jon Blake, MD

    Distance: 28.93 mi
    PO Box 40
    Gas City, IN 46933
  • James Hanus, DO 260 Points

    James Hanus, DO

    South Whitley Clinic
    Distance: 33.75 mi
    4665 S State Road 5
    South Whitley, IN 46787

Nearby Cities

Montpelier (13.92 mi)
Decatur (14.19 mi)
Huntington (19.75 mi)
Hartford City (22.43 mi)
Upland (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