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Thomaston (6.88 mi)
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Barnesville (18.78 mi)
Pine Mountain (24.44 mi)

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30286 (10) (6.08 mi)
30293 (2) (9.41 mi)
30222 (2) (17.92 mi)
30204 (1) (18.63 mi)
30224 (5) (23.01 mi)
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  • Bell Larry MD

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    801 West Gordon Street
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Bramlett Dan J MD

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    500 West Main Street
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Brown Benjamin S Md

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    214 Cherokee Road
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Brown Phillip R Md Facs

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    612 West Gordon Street # B
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Delli-Gatti Kevin Md Faap

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    403 West Gordon Street
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Dodgen C Wayne Md Pc

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    107 Jackson Avenue # A
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Fieseler David P Md Pc

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    523 West Main Street
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Huckaby Keith B MD

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    519 West Main Street
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Mameli Louis MD

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    214 Cherokee Road
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Prussia Mollie M MD

    Distance: 6.88 mi
    230 Barnesville Street
    Thomaston, GA 30286

  • Barnes Cedric T Md

    Distance: 9.41 mi
    17438 Main Street
    Woodbury, GA 30293

  • Person Deronda MD

    Distance: 9.41 mi
    17438 Main Street
    Woodbury, GA 30293
  • Mack Clements 50 Points

    Mack Clements

    Distance: 17.57 mi
    454 Lagrange Street
    Greenville, GA 30222
  • Martha Clements, MD

    Martha Clements, MD

    Distance: 17.57 mi
    454 LAGRANGE HWY
    GREENVILLE, GA 30222

  • Milton Michael MD

    Distance: 18.78 mi
    526 College Drive
    Barnesville, GA 30204
  • Martha Clements, MD 220 Points

    Martha Clements, MD

    Distance: 24.44 mi
    211 E BROAD ST
    PINE MOUNTAIN, GA 31822
  • Mack Clements, MD 140 Points

    Mack Clements, MD

    Clements Professional Assn
    Distance: 24.44 mi
    PO Box 516
    Pine Mountain, GA 31822
  • Martha Downs Clements, MD 100 Points

    Martha Downs Clements, MD

    Clements Professional Assn
    Distance: 24.44 mi
    PO Box 516
    Pine Mountain, GA 31822
  • Martha Clements 50 Points

    Martha Clements

    Distance: 24.44 mi
    211 Broad Street
    Pine Mountain, GA 31822
  • Gerardo Bellodas, MD 100 Points

    Gerardo Bellodas, MD

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    221 W Poplar St
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • Charles Releford, MD 100 Points

    Charles Releford, MD

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    506 S 8th St
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • Walter Smith, DO 50 Points

    Walter Smith, DO

    Get Thin
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    503 S 8th St, Griffin Ob-Gyn Clinic Pa
    Griffin, GA 30224

  • Lazenby W Douglas Jr Md Facs

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    220 West College Street
    Griffin, GA 30224

  • Lazenby W Douglas Jr Md Facs

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    220 West College Street
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • SARA SAAVEDRA

    SARA SAAVEDRA

    SARA SAAVEDRA
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    625 CARVER ROAD
    Griffin, GA 30224

Nearby Cities

Thomaston (6.88 mi)
Woodbury (9.41 mi)
Greenville (17.56 mi)
Barnesville (18.78 mi)
Pine Mountain (24.44 mi)
Griffin (24.63 mi)

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