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Find a general practitioner in Meridian, MS who can help with wellness integrative medicine, annual physicals, sports physicals, primary care, acute care, chronic disease care, illness, cancer screening, and more.

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  • Tammy Henderson, MD 100 Points

    Tammy Henderson, MD

    Comprehensive Care Clinic
    4711 Poplar Springs Dr
    Meridian, MS 39305
  • Rafael Florez, MD 100 Points

    Rafael Florez, MD

    East Mississippi State Hosp
    4555 Highland Park Dr, PO Box 4128
    Meridian, MS 39307
  • Norma Murillo Smith, MD 100 Points

    Norma Murillo Smith, MD

    Immediate Care Clinic
    905 S Frontage Rd Ste C
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Danilo Santiago, MD 40 Points

    Danilo Santiago, MD

    East Central Public Health
    3128 8th St
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Adkins Todd N Md

    1400 20th Avenue
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Alexander Lon F Md

    1800 12th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Alexander Lon F MD

    1800 12th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Andy Jack MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Bennett Wesley S MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Boone A Gary MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Boone Bradley A MD

    2111 14th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Boone Bradley A MD

    2111 14th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Boone Bradley A MD

    2111 14th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Bryan Charles L MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Clark Robert E MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Clayton Todd A MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Dayton Harry E MD

    1521 22nd Avenue
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Durgin Harry W Jr MD

    2024 15th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Hilton M Fairchild, MD

    Hilton M Fairchild, MD

    1800 12TH ST
    MERIDIAN, MS 39301
  • Hilton M Fairchild, MD

    Hilton M Fairchild, MD

    1803 6TH ST
    MERIDIAN, MS 39301
  • Hilton M Fairchild, MD

    Hilton M Fairchild, MD

    1500 HWY 19 N
    MERIDIAN, MS 39301
  • Hilton M Fairchild, MD

    Hilton M Fairchild, MD

    1314 19TH AVE
    MERIDIAN, MS 39301
  • Fisher Marc Md

    1500 Highway 19 North
    Meridian, MS 39307
  • Fouts Anthony C MD

    5009 Highway 493
    Meridian, MS 39305
  • Frank H Tucker Md Facs

    2111 14th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Gibson Gary L II MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Gray Leslie Brooks MD

    2111 14th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Greg Lyman Md Facog

    1800 12th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Haltom James R Md

    1400 20th Avenue
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Henderson E Daniel Md

    4711 Poplar Springs Drive
    Meridian, MS 39305
  • Henderson Tammy MD

    4711 Poplar Springs Drive
    Meridian, MS 39305
  • Ilercil Orhan Md

    1800 12th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Isbell Jimmy E MD

    1500 Highway 19 North
    Meridian, MS 39307
  • Jordan Scott B Md Facog

    1800 12th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Jordan Terry T MD

    5000 Highway 39 North
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Knight Havon MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Lucky Thomas MD

    4711 Poplar Springs Drive
    Meridian, MS 39305
  • Makey David A MD

    2111 14th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Malloy David S Md

    1800 12th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Mason J Lawrence Jr MD

    1301 20th Avenue
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Medical Foundation, Inc.

    1800 12th St
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Mitchell Don Q Md

    1400 20th Avenue
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Miyako McCloud MD

    5009 Highway 493
    Meridian, MS 39305
  • Ray Myatt, M.D.

    Ray Myatt, M.D.

    1800 12th St
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Nanney J Michael Md

    2800 North Hills Street
    Meridian, MS 39305
  • Patel Dipak B MD

    1800 12th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Price Deanna I MD

    1500 Highway 19 North
    Meridian, MS 39307
  • Purvis Michael MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Reid William F MD

    2113 11th Street
    Meridian, MS 39301
  • Ross Lara MD

    1500 Highway 19 North
    Meridian, MS 39307

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