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  • Brandi McGehee, M.D.

    Brandi McGehee, M.D.

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1041 S Madison St
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Milam Hughes MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    830 South Gloster Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Miles J F Jr MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1041 South Madison Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Mitchell John R MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1665 South Green Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Moeller Derek MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    903 Mississippi Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Morgan William L MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1573 Medical Park Circle
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Newell Samuel D Jr MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    609 Brunson Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Newell Samuel D Jr MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    609 Brunson Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • O'Dell Michael MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1665 South Green Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Obstetrics Gynecology Associates Pa

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1793 Cliff Gookin Blvd
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Pace Mary E Md

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1167 South Green Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Parker Rickey Md

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1167 South Green Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Patterson-Marsh Kirstin MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    903 Mississippi Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Perkins Lyndon H MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    830 South Gloster Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Perrine T Ray MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1665 South Green Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Perry Michael L Md

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    618 Pegram Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Platt Luke MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    830 South Gloster Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Prasad Amit MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    845 South Madison Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Ray Mark A MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1041 South Madison Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Robertson Charles Jr MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1573 Medical Park Circle
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Simmons Ryan C MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    618 Pegram Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Slocum Wayne A MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1793 Cliff Gookin Boulevard
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Wayne Slocum, MD

    Wayne Slocum, MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1793 Cliff Gookin Blvd
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Taylor Max R Jr MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    830 South Gloster Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Taylor Pami J Md

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1167 South Green Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Kristen Turner, M.D.

    Kristen Turner, M.D.

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1041 S Madison St
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Turner Kristen MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1041 South Madison Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Turner Kristen MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1041 South Madison Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Ueltschey Marcus Md

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1200 North Gloster Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Vernon Jennifer MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1573 Medical Park Circle
    Tupelo, MS 38801

  • Wall Michelle Md

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1200 North Gloster Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804

  • Wallace Melanie MD

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    903 Mississippi Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Chester White, M.D.

    Chester White, M.D.

    Distance: 22.51 mi
    1041 S Madison St
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Richard H Russell, MD

    Richard H Russell, MD

    Distance: 23.85 mi
    608 HWY 178
    SHERMAN, MS 38869
  • Rudyard Robison, MD 100 Points

    Rudyard Robison, MD

    Saltillo Family Medical Clinic
    Distance: 29.42 mi
    PO Box 1389
    Saltillo, MS 38866

  • Patterson-Marsh Kirsten MD

    Distance: 29.42 mi
    105 Town Creek Drive
    Saltillo, MS 38866

  • Robison R B Md

    Distance: 29.42 mi
    353 Mobile Street
    Saltillo, MS 38866

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