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  • Robert L Williams, DO 30 Points

    Robert L Williams, DO

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    4419 S CRYSLER AVE
    INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
  • Ananth Sheela Md

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17500 Medical Center Parkway
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Black Cheryl MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17500 Medical Center Parkway Suite 5
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Clark Lin W MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17221 East 23rd Street South
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Clothier Robert W MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17500 Medical Center Parkway
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Coleman Terrence W MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17501 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Elia Manana Md

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Green Thomas F MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17500 Medical Center Parkway
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Gutknecht Richard K MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17500 Medical Center Parkway Suite 3
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Hagan Margaret MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17203 East 23rd Street South
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Hall Timothy A MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17500 Medical Center Parkway
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Harris Weldon Md

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17500 Medical Center Parkway
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Kaster Steven D MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17501 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Khalid Syed M MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17501 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Landers Burnell MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17501 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Lemberger Michelle R MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17500 Medical Center Parkway Suite 3
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Maben Pamela MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17221 East 23rd Street South
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Meyer Robert MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17221 East 23rd Street South Suite 100
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Dee Berry

    Dee Berry

    Mrs. Dee Berry, MSN,FNP-BC
    Distance: 25.58 mi
    15557 E 23RD ST S STE 292
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Orlando Louis MD

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    17221 East 23rd Street South
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Pavlu Robert R Md

    Distance: 27.51 mi
    Missouri Highway 24
    Waverly, MO 64096
  • 400 Points

    The Excelsior Springs Clinic

    Distance: 27.65 mi
    950 N. Jesse James Road
    Excelsior Springs, MO 60424
  • James La Salle, DO 100 Points

    James La Salle, DO

    Medical Arts Ctr
    Distance: 27.65 mi
    950 N Jesse James Rd
    Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
  • Damon Travis, DO 50 Points

    Damon Travis, DO

    Distance: 31.99 mi
    1620 E Elm St
    Harrisonville, MO 64701
  • Cohen Marvin MD

    Distance: 31.99 mi
    401 Galaxie Avenue
    Harrisonville, MO 64701
  • Marvin Ross, DO 60 Points

    Marvin Ross, DO

    Distance: 34.88 mi
    1407 N Jefferson St
    Carrollton, MO 64633
  • Marvin Ross, DO 50 Points

    Marvin Ross, DO

    Carroll County Memorial Hospit
    Distance: 34.88 mi
    1502 N Jefferson St
    Carrollton, MO 64633

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