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70443 (2) (0.52 mi)
70422 (3) (6.24 mi)
70401 (6) (8.28 mi)
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  • Rebecca Lee
    450 Points
    Featured on Wellness.com

    Rebecca Lee

    Rebecca M. Lee, DO
    Distance: 9.36 mi
    41676 Veterans Ave
    Hammond, LA 70403
    Rebecca Lee, DO, practices family medicine at Ochsner Health.
  • Lacey Campbell
    450 Points
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    Lacey Campbell

    Lacey S. Campbell, MD
    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1000 Ochsner Blvd
    Covington, LA 70433
    Lacey Campbell, MD, practices family medicine at Ochsner Health.
  • 210 Points
    Featured on Wellness.com

    Lakeview Hospital Outpatient Laboratory

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    95 Judge Tanner Blvd
    Covington, LA 70447
    Lakeview Hospital Outpatient Laboratory is a Cardiologist facility at 95 Judge Tanner Blvd in Covington, LA.
  • Rosalind Mobley 100 Points

    Rosalind Mobley

    Ms. Rosalind Mobley, APRN, FNP-C
    27732 Ivy Springs Dr.
    Independence, LA 704434923
  • Frank Anzalone, MD 100 Points

    Frank Anzalone, MD

    North Oaks Family Med Clinics
    PO Box 610
    Independence, LA 70443

  • Nix Ralph Md

    302 East Railroad Avenue
    Independence, LA 70443
  • Clem Forrest, MD 100 Points

    Clem Forrest, MD

    Distance: 6.31 mi
    309 Walnut St Ste A
    Amite, LA 70422
  • Reginald Goldsby, MD 100 Points

    Reginald Goldsby, MD

    Distance: 6.31 mi
    309 Walnut St Ste C
    Amite, LA 70422

  • Shahid Muhammad Md

    Distance: 6.31 mi
    309 Walnut Street
    Amite, LA 70422
  • Macsuu Hau, MD, IMG 50 Points

    Macsuu Hau, MD, IMG

    Louisiana Hammond Dev Ctr
    Distance: 9.36 mi
    45439 Live Oak Dr
    Hammond, LA 70401
  • 20 Points

    Jones J Rhea MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    15770 Paul Vega Md Drive
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Ashley Ingolia

    Ashley Ingolia

    Ashley Ingolia, MD
    Distance: 9.36 mi
    41676 Veterans Ave
    41676 Veterans Ave.
    Hammond, LA 70403
  • Joseph Dileo, DPM

    Joseph Dileo, DPM

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    42388 Pelican Professional Park
    Hammond, LA 70403

  • Drapcho Michael A MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    1900 South Morrison Boulevard
    Hammond, LA 70403

  • Drummond D Maury MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    15770 Paul Vega Md Drive
    Hammond, LA 70403

  • Ducombs Jherie MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    16070 Doctors Boulevard
    Hammond, LA 70403

  • Fields Robert S MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    15728 Medical Center Drive
    Hammond, LA 70401

  • Gaudin David E MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    15770 Paul Vega Md Drive
    Hammond, LA 70403

  • Henkelmann Gregory MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    15728 Medical Center Drive
    Hammond, LA 70401

  • Johnson Sheldon A MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    15728 Medical Center Drive
    Hammond, LA 70401

  • Lo Kenneth MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    15728 Medical Center Drive
    Hammond, LA 70401
  • Pamela Payment, DO, MD

    Pamela Payment, DO, MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    5 Longueleaf Dr
    Hammond, LA 70401

  • Raphael Howard MD

    Distance: 9.36 mi
    1900 South Morrison Boulevard
    Hammond, LA 70403

  • Allen Gregory J MD

    Distance: 14.04 mi
    105 East Oak Street
    Ponchatoula, LA 70454

  • Allen Merlin H MD

    Distance: 14.04 mi
    105 East Oak Street
    Ponchatoula, LA 70454

  • Benson Robert W MD

    Distance: 14.04 mi
    180 North 5th Street
    Ponchatoula, LA 70454

  • Gaudin Steve MD

    Distance: 14.04 mi
    105 East Oak Street
    Ponchatoula, LA 70454
  • L Stringer, MD 100 Points

    L Stringer, MD

    Distance: 16.89 mi
    PO Box 307
    Greensburg, LA 70441

  • Ballard Cheryl L MD

    Distance: 16.89 mi
    490 Sitman Street
    Greensburg, LA 70441

  • Kumar Jiveshwar MD

    Distance: 16.89 mi
    490 Sitman Street
    Greensburg, LA 70441
  • Carlton Faller, MD 100 Points

    Carlton Faller, MD

    Kentwood Medical Clinic
    Distance: 20.93 mi
    721 Avenue G
    Kentwood, LA 70444

  • Bowie Earl MD

    Distance: 25.31 mi
    806 Riverside Drive
    Franklinton, LA 70438
  • Elizabeth M Cain, MD

    Elizabeth M Cain, MD

    Distance: 25.31 mi
    51704 HWY 438
    FRANKLINTON, LA 70438

  • Cain Elizabeth MD

    Distance: 25.31 mi
    51704 Highway 438
    Franklinton, LA 70438

  • Cefalu Francis MD

    Distance: 25.31 mi
    806 Riverside Drive
    Franklinton, LA 70438
  • Savannah Murray

    Savannah Murray

    Savannah Murray
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    934 Washington Street
    Franklinton, LA 70438
  • John R Tucker III, MD

    John R Tucker III, MD

    Distance: 25.31 mi
    51704 HWY 438
    FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
  • 210 Points

    Lakeview Regional Medical Center

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    95 Judge Tanner Blvd.
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Richard Sanders Sr, MD 140 Points

    Richard Sanders Sr, MD

    Waldheim Family Practice
    Distance: 26.25 mi
    77173 Highway 21
    Covington, LA 70435
  • Pamela Egan 100 Points

    Pamela Egan

    Dr. Pamela Egan, DNP
    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1116 West 21st Avenue
    Covington, LA 70433-7407
  • Clifford Crafton, DO, MD

    Clifford Crafton, DO, MD

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    218 E Gibson St
    Covington, LA 70433

  • Fields Robert S MD

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1006 South Harrison Street
    Covington, LA 70433

  • Gately Leonard E III Md - Covington OFC

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1323 South Tyler Street
    Covington, LA 70433

  • George A Farber MD & Associates

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    600 North Highway 190
    Covington, LA 70433

  • Henkelmann Gregory C MD

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    39 Starbrush Circle
    Covington, LA 70433

  • Johnson Sheldon A Md

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1006 South Harrison Street
    Covington, LA 70433

  • King Maurice L MD

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    39 Starbrush Circle
    Covington, LA 70433

  • Levine Renee A Md

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    39 Starbrush Circle
    Covington, LA 70433

  • Lo Kenneth K MD

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    1006 South Harrison Street
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Linda K McDonald, MD

    Linda K McDonald, MD

    Distance: 26.25 mi
    600 N HIGHWAY 190 STE 201
    COVINGTON, LA 70433

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