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Vinton (21.24 mi)

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52404 (3) (5.17 mi)
52405 (1) (5.39 mi)
52402 (2) (9.02 mi)
52203 (2) (9.04 mi)
52403 (10) (9.9 mi)
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  • Kenneth Cearlock, MD 140 Points

    Kenneth Cearlock, MD

    Affiliates Of Family Practice
    Distance: 9.34 mi
    402 Green Valley Ter Se
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Carla Schulz, MD 120 Points

    Carla Schulz, MD

    Schulz Angenend Flory
    Distance: 9.34 mi
    411 10th St Se Ste 1400
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Yang Ahn, DO, MD 110 Points

    Yang Ahn, DO, MD

    Medicenter West
    Distance: 9.34 mi
    2215 Westdale Dr Sw
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • Donald Bomkamp, MD 100 Points

    Donald Bomkamp, MD

    Mercy Care North
    Distance: 9.34 mi
    4901 Lincoln Heights Dr Se
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • William Robson, MD 100 Points

    William Robson, MD

    Mercy Care
    Distance: 9.34 mi
    75 Short St NW
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
  • Robert Klein, DO 60 Points

    Robert Klein, DO

    Davenport Medical Ctr
    Distance: 9.34 mi
    1652 42nd St NE, #A
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • Collins Sharon A Md Faap

    Distance: 9.34 mi
    411 10th Street Southeast
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Mary Nelson, MD

    Mary Nelson, MD

    Glanzer And Nelson Pc
    Distance: 9.34 mi
    411 10th St Se Ste 1400
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Goldman Trudy B Md Faap

    Distance: 9.34 mi
    411 10th Street Southeast
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Joseph Galles, MD

    Joseph Galles, MD

    Immediate Care Center-Integra Health
    Distance: 9.34 mi
    3138 Adirondack Drive Northeast
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  • McDermott Linda M MD Faap

    Distance: 9.34 mi
    411 10th Street Southeast
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Rega Laura MD

    Distance: 9.34 mi
    9255 Atlantic Drive Southwest
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • Laura Rega, MD

    Laura Rega, MD

    Distance: 9.34 mi
    2215 Westdale Dr Sw
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • Svatek Marie E MD Faap

    Distance: 9.34 mi
    411 10th Street Southeast Suite 150
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Thomas Julianne H Md Faap

    Distance: 9.34 mi
    411 10th Street Southeast
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Wickenkamp Sarah K Md Faap

    Distance: 9.34 mi
    411 10th Street Southeast
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Dunn Christopher E MD Abfp

    Distance: 9.45 mi
    505 39th Avenue
    Amana, IA 52203
  • Momany Timothy D MD Abfp

    Distance: 9.45 mi
    505 39th Avenue
    Amana, IA 52203
  • William Basler, MD 100 Points

    William Basler, MD

    Mercy Care
    Distance: 9.51 mi
    1790 Blairs Ferry Rd
    Hiawatha, IA 52233
  • Boysen David P Md

    Distance: 19.71 mi
    501 12th Avenue Suite 101
    Coralville, IA 52241
  • Puhl Susan Md

    Distance: 19.71 mi
    501 12th Avenue Suite 101
    Coralville, IA 52241
  • Michael Foggia, DO 150 Points

    Michael Foggia, DO

    Virginia Gay Hospital
    Distance: 21.23 mi
    504 North 9th Avenue
    Vinton, IA 52349
  • Anthony Sherman L MD

    Distance: 21.23 mi
    504 North 9th Avenue
    Vinton, IA 52349
  • Svoboda Craig MD

    Distance: 21.23 mi
    504 North 9th Avenue
    Vinton, IA 52349
  • Barr Hilary H MD

    Distance: 21.36 mi
    819 South Highland Street
    Williamsburg, IA 52361
  • Boelter Nancy Md

    Distance: 21.36 mi
    819 South Highland Street
    Williamsburg, IA 52361
  • Hegeman Robert J Md

    Distance: 21.36 mi
    819 South Highland Street
    Williamsburg, IA 52361
  • Norris Cecilia M Md

    Distance: 21.36 mi
    Highway 149 South
    Williamsburg, IA 52361
  • Laurie McCormick 100 Points

    Laurie McCormick

    Dr. Laurie McCormick, MD
    Distance: 22.03 mi
    2710 North Dodge
    Suite 1
    Iowa City, IA 52245
  • Jeffrey Everett, MD 100 Points

    Jeffrey Everett, MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    200 Hawkins Dr # 1610JCP, Uihc Div Of Cardiothoracic
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Kenjirou Ohashi, MD 100 Points

    Kenjirou Ohashi, MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    200 Hawkins Dr, Department Of Radiology
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Mary Aukes Khowassah, MD 100 Points

    Mary Aukes Khowassah, MD

    Steindler Orthopedic Clinic
    Distance: 22.03 mi
    2751 Northgate Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52245
  • Daniel Kahn, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Kahn, MD

    US Veterans Medical Ctr
    Distance: 22.03 mi
    601 Highway 6 W
    Iowa City, IA 52246
  • Magboul Ali Magboul, MD 50 Points

    Magboul Ali Magboul, MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    200 Hawkins Dr Ste 6JCP
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Hiroto Kawasaki, MD 50 Points

    Hiroto Kawasaki, MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    200 Hawkins Dr, Univ Ia Dept Neurosurg
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Seon Kyu Lee, MD 50 Points

    Seon Kyu Lee, MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    200 Hawkins Dr, Uihc Dept Of Rad 3889 Jpp
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Dinesh Pashankar, MD 50 Points

    Dinesh Pashankar, MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Koji Takahashi, MD 50 Points

    Koji Takahashi, MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
  • 10 Points

    Boelter Nancy A Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    Mercy Hospital
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Ault Kevin A Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    4 Boyd Tower
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Barr Hilary H MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    Mercy Hospital
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Bowdler Noelle C Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    4 Boyd Tower
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Bradley Catherine S Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    2 Boyd Tower
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Cleveland Melanie Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    Mercy Hospital
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Elson Mary Grace Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    4 Boyd Tower
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Engeldinger Jane Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    4 Boyd Tower
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Galask Rudolph P Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    4 Boyd Tower
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Goldsmith Gordon Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    1023 Kirkwood Avenue
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Hanna Lauren E MD

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    Mercy Hospital
    Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Hansen Wendy F Md

    Distance: 22.03 mi
    4 Boyd Tower
    Iowa City, IA 52240

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