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  • Evelyn Schmidt, MD 110 Points

    Evelyn Schmidt, MD

    Lincoln Community Health Ctr
    Distance: 5.33 mi
    1301 Fayetteville St
    Durham, NC 27707
  • Erin Silvertooth, MD 110 Points

    Erin Silvertooth, MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    Dumc, Box 3519
    Durham, NC 27710
  • James Bowie, MD 100 Points

    James Bowie, MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    Duke Univ Med Ctr, PO Box 3808
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Nickolas Collucci, DO 100 Points

    Nickolas Collucci, DO

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    5015 S Park Dr Ste 100
    Durham, NC 27713
  • Barbara Sheline, MD 100 Points

    Barbara Sheline, MD

    Duke Family Medicine Ctr
    Distance: 5.33 mi
    Duke University Program
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Myleme Harrison, MD 100 Points

    Myleme Harrison, MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    Dumc, Box 3837
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Wei Jiang, MD 100 Points

    Wei Jiang, MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    PO Box 3837
    Durham, NC 27702
  • Jonathan Leinbach, MD 100 Points

    Jonathan Leinbach, MD

    Main Street Clinical Assoc
    Distance: 5.33 mi
    Dumc, Box 3837
    Durham, NC 27710
  • ONYEJE IJAOLA 100 Points

    ONYEJE IJAOLA

    Onyeje Ijaola, MSN FNP-C
    Distance: 5.33 mi
    3600 North Duke St STE 1 #1314
    Durham, NC 27704
  • John Mc Hutchison, MD 100 Points

    John Mc Hutchison, MD

    Scripps Clinic
    Distance: 5.33 mi
    3839 Regent Rd
    Durham, NC 27707
  • Hilliard Seigler, MD 100 Points

    Hilliard Seigler, MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    Trent Dr Duke S Blue Zone 3537
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Michael Byrne, MD 100 Points

    Michael Byrne, MD

    Southeastern Nephrology Assoc
    Distance: 5.33 mi
    1302 Medical Center Dr
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Susan Kirsch 100 Points

    Susan Kirsch

    Susan S. Kirsch, MD
    Distance: 5.33 mi
    7011 Fayetteville Road
    Suite 210
    Durham, NC 27713
  • Guy Dear, MD 50 Points

    Guy Dear, MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    Duke Univ School Of Medicine
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Stephanie Felizitas Fischer, MD 50 Points

    Stephanie Felizitas Fischer, MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    301 University Blvd Ste 591
    Durham, NC 27710
  • Ramon Sheehan, MD 50 Points

    Ramon Sheehan, MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    508 Fulton St, Department Of Radiology
    Durham, NC 27705
  • Allingham R Rand Md

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    Duke Univ Eye Centre
    Durham, NC 27701
  • Bell Dorothy M Md

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    4102 North Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC 27704
  • Burns W Woodrow III MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    4301 Ben Franklin Boulevard
    Durham, NC 27704
  • Clarke Scott R Md

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    4102 North Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC 27704
  • Cline John W MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    4102 North Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC 27704
  • Cohen Claudia S MD

    Distance: 5.33 mi
    4102 North Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC 27704

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