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  • McCain John D Md

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    200 West Esplanade Avenue
    Kenner, LA 70065

  • McDonald L Kathleen MD

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    3705 Florida Avenue
    Kenner, LA 70065

  • Schneider George MD

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    3705 Florida Avenue
    Kenner, LA 70065

  • Chava Sujata Md

    Distance: 16.59 mi
    105 Plantation Road
    Destrehan, LA 70047

  • Cusco Jose Md

    Distance: 16.59 mi
    1974 Ormond Boulevard
    Destrehan, LA 70047

  • Devarajan V N MD

    Distance: 16.59 mi
    12604 River Road
    Destrehan, LA 70047

  • Jayakrishnan C MD

    Distance: 16.59 mi
    12604 River Road
    Destrehan, LA 70047

  • Morris M Dale Md

    Distance: 16.59 mi
    159 Longview Drive
    Destrehan, LA 70047

  • Naquin Christopher MD

    Distance: 16.59 mi
    159 Longview Drive Suite C
    Destrehan, LA 70047
  • DeAnna Elsea 100 Points

    DeAnna Elsea

    DeAnna Elsea, MD
    Distance: 17.52 mi
    1057 Paul Maillard Rd
    Luling, LA 70070
  • 100 Points

    West Jefferson Medical Center LCMC Health Primary Care Luling

    Distance: 17.52 mi
    107 Maryland Dr.
    Luling, LA 70070

  • Devarajan V N MD

    Distance: 17.52 mi
    853 Milling Avenue
    Luling, LA 70070

  • Jayakrishnan C MD

    Distance: 17.52 mi
    853 Milling Avenue
    Luling, LA 70070

  • Naquin Christopher Md

    Distance: 20.42 mi
    735 5th Street
    Norco, LA 70079
  • 10 Points

    Oberdick Wendy T MD

    Distance: 26.03 mi
    27350 Highway 190
    Lacombe, LA 70445
  • Miguel Culasso, MD 570 Points

    Miguel Culasso, MD

    Instant Care Family Med Ctr
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    740 Gause Blvd
    Slidell, LA 70458
  • Clinton Sharp 250 Points

    Clinton Sharp

    Clinton H. Sharp III, MD
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1051 Gause Boulevard
    Suite 380
    Slidell, LA 70458
  • Ashley Simon 100 Points

    Ashley Simon

    Ashley Simon, MD
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    2750 Gause Boulevard East
    Slidell, LA 70461
  • Erin Vaughn 100 Points

    Erin Vaughn

    Erin Vaughn, MD
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1001 Gause Blvd
    Slidell, LA 70458
  • Robert Tassin 100 Points

    Robert Tassin

    Robert L. Tassin, M.D.
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    2750 Gause Boulevard East
    Slidell, LA 70461
  • Rory Duffour 100 Points

    Rory Duffour

    Rory Jude Duffour, MD
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1001 Gause Blvd
    Slidell, LA 70458
  • Adesh Jain, MD 50 Points

    Adesh Jain, MD

    Medical Research Institute Inc
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 340
    Slidell, LA 70458
  • 10 Points

    Newcomb James H Md

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1051 Gause Boulevard
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Balshi Thomas MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    380 Gateway Drive
    Slidell, LA 70461

  • Bennett James T Md

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1051 Gause Boulevard
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Butler James C Md

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1051 Gause Boulevard
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Correa Amicar J MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1015 Florida Avenue
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Davis Anna C MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    105 Medical Center Drive
    Slidell, LA 70461

  • Declouet Aleta MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    105 Medical Center Drive
    Slidell, LA 70461

  • Hontas Mark J Md

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1051 Gause Boulevard
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Jones Deryk G MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1051 Gause Boulevard Suite 230
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Larcena Allan MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    105 Medical Center Drive
    Slidell, LA 70461

  • Lew Christopher MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1850 Gause Boulevard
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Lonchyna Vassyl A MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1051 Gause Boulevard
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Metoyer Rand MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1850 Gause Boulevard
    Slidell, LA 70458

  • Nikko Anthony P MD

    Distance: 28.28 mi
    380 Gateway Drive # B
    Slidell, LA 70461
  • Kenneth Long

    Kenneth Long

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    2750 E. Gause Blvd.
    Slidell, LA 70461
  • Justin Miller

    Justin Miller

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    2750 E. Gause Blvd.
    Slidell, LA 70461

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