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  • Nelson Loretta MD

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    Ku Medical Centre
    Overland Park, KS 66204
  • Neubauer Marcus A MD

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    12200 West 110th Street
    Overland Park, KS 66210
  • Scott Janice Md

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    8629 Bluejacket Street
    Overland Park, KS 66214
  • Sen Sandip Md

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    8629 Bluejacket Street
    Overland Park, KS 66214
  • Joseph De Blase, DO 100 Points

    Joseph De Blase, DO

    Oak Grove Medical Clinic
    Distance: 15.93 mi
    1900 S Broadway St
    Oak Grove, MO 64075
  • Kay D Barney, DO 410 Points

    Kay D Barney, DO

    Distance: 15.99 mi
    9918 NW 45 HWY
    PARKVILLE, MO 64152
  • Barnett D Kirk Md

    Distance: 15.99 mi
    900 Main Street
    Parkville, MO 64152
  • Ehly Christopher J MD

    Distance: 16.7 mi
    6815 Hilltop Road
    Shawnee, KS 66226
  • Felts Theodore J Md

    Distance: 16.7 mi
    6815 Hilltop Road
    Shawnee, KS 66226
  • Johnson Clifford D MD

    Distance: 16.7 mi
    6815 Hilltop Road
    Shawnee, KS 66226
  • Rettinger Steven D MD

    Distance: 16.7 mi
    6815 Hilltop Road
    Shawnee, KS 66226
  • Slagle Genelle J MD

    Distance: 16.7 mi
    6815 Hilltop Road
    Shawnee, KS 66226
  • Bassam Khulusi, MD 110 Points

    Bassam Khulusi, MD

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    8835 Monrovia St
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Matthew Almaguer, MD
    100 Points

    Matthew Almaguer, MD

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    9040 Quivira Road
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Richard Braun, MD 100 Points

    Richard Braun, MD

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    10101 Renner Blvd, Lab One
    Lenexa, KS 66219
  • 100 Points

    College Park Family Care - Lenexa

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    12210 W 87th St Pkwy
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Hannah Osborn 100 Points

    Hannah Osborn

    Hannah Osborn, FNP
    Distance: 19.53 mi
    11001 Hauser Street
    Lenexa, KS 662103708
  • Philip Leese, MD 100 Points

    Philip Leese, MD

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    11250 Corporate Ave
    Lenexa, KS 66219
  • Alfred Gilgore, DO 70 Points

    Alfred Gilgore, DO

    Alfred Gilgore Medical Assoc
    Distance: 19.53 mi
    9421 Pflumm Rd
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Cira Garcia, MD

    Cira Garcia, MD

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    9040 Quivira Road
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Romito John A MD

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    10600 Quivira Road Suite 130
    Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Sabharwal Paramjeet Md

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    11217 Lakeview Avenue
    Lenexa, KS 66219
  • 400 Points

    The Excelsior Springs Clinic

    Distance: 19.91 mi
    950 N. Jesse James Road
    Excelsior Springs, MO 60424
  • James La Salle, DO 100 Points

    James La Salle, DO

    Medical Arts Ctr
    Distance: 19.91 mi
    950 N Jesse James Rd
    Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
  • Kirk Ridley, MD 90 Points

    Kirk Ridley, MD

    Distance: 20.27 mi
    204 E North Ave # 206
    Belton, MO 64012
  • Gary Gustafson, DO, MD 80 Points

    Gary Gustafson, DO, MD

    Distance: 20.27 mi
    8015 E 171st St
    Belton, MO 64012
  • Hafer Thomas E Md

    Distance: 20.27 mi
    17053 South Outer Road
    Belton, MO 64012
  • 100 Points

    College Park Family Care Center of Stanley

    Distance: 21.16 mi
    15101 Glenwood Ave
    Stanley, KS 66223
  • James Day, DO 100 Points

    James Day, DO

    St Luke's Medical Clinic
    Distance: 22.27 mi
    601 S US Highway 169
    Smithville, MO 64089
  • Baskins Rebecca Md

    Distance: 22.27 mi
    601 South USHighway 169
    Smithville, MO 64089
  • Day James G MD

    Distance: 22.27 mi
    601 South USHighway 169
    Smithville, MO 64089
  • Keirn Richard J Md

    Distance: 22.27 mi
    601 South USHighway 169
    Smithville, MO 64089
  • Bradley Zink, DO 290 Points

    Bradley Zink, DO

    Odessa Medical Clinic
    Distance: 25.58 mi
    PO Box 318
    Odessa, MO 64076
  • William Cox, DO 50 Points

    William Cox, DO

    Carondelet Family Medical Care
    Distance: 25.58 mi
    316 W 40 Hwy, Oak Grove Medical Clinic I
    Odessa, MO 64076
  • 10 Points

    Stites Sandra R Md - Overland Park Office

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    12330 Metcalf Avenue
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66213
  • Arroyo Errick Y Md - Overland Park Office

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    12330 Metcalf Avenue
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66213
  • Belieu Renee M Md - Overland Park Office

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    12330 Metcalf Avenue
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66213
  • Bishop Henry R Md - Overland Park Office

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    12330 Metcalf Avenue
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66213
  • Boylan Christine M Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    5701 West 119th Street
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66209
  • Bray Anne Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    12330 Metcalf Avenue
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66213
  • Davis Carolyn Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    12330 Metcalf Avenue
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66213
  • Fischer Sarah M Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    5701 West 119th Street
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66209
  • Fisher Laurie D Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    5701 West 119th Street
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66209
  • Gallehugh K W Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    10500 Quivira Road
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66215
  • Gibbons Robert T Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    8800 Ballentine Street
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66214
  • Amy Giedt, M.D.

    Amy Giedt, M.D.

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    9119 W 74th St
    Suite 300
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
  • Grossman Harvey Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    12330 Metcalf Avenue
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66213
  • Heit J Anthony Md - Overland Park Office

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    12330 Metcalf Avenue
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66213
  • Hodes Herbert C Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    4840 College Boulevard
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66211
  • Hoecker Landon S Md

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    7255 Renner Road
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66217

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