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  • Strong Lori A MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2905 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Sutliff Willis MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2905 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Thatcher Ruth E MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    502 East Monroe Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • TRACI HAY

    TRACI HAY

    TRACI HAY, CNP
    Distance: 19.9 mi
    1621 Sheridan Lake Rd
    Suite B
    Rapid City, SD 57702
  • Tschetter William R MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    717 Saint Francis Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Tshida Brian MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2929 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Waller William C Jr Md

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2805 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Waltman Steven MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2006 Mount Rushmore Road
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Weitzenkamp Larry A MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2820 Mount Rushmore Road
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Welsh Gary L MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2820 Mount Rushmore Road
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Wessel Al Jr MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2006 Mount Rushmore Road
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Alvin Wessel, MD

    Alvin Wessel, MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    902 Columbus St
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Whitney David B MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2905 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Wingert Jon MD

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    504 East Monroe Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Wright Paul L Md

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    240 Minnesota Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Yamada Andrew Md

    Distance: 19.9 mi
    2805 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Steven Vosler, DO, MD 110 Points

    Steven Vosler, DO, MD

    Family Medical Center
    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Ave Ste 2
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Greg Hewitt, MD, IMG 10 Points

    Greg Hewitt, MD, IMG

    Queen City Medical Center
    Distance: 23 mi
    1420 N 10th St
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Anderson Wayne J Md

    Distance: 23 mi
    550 East Colorado Boulevard
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Danielle Berdahl, MD

    Danielle Berdahl, MD

    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Ave
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Brady Forrest MD

    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Avenue
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Brennan Thomas J Md

    Distance: 23 mi
    550 East Colorado Boulevard
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Church Ann MD

    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Avenue
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Giuseffi Steven MD

    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Avenue
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Regan Hill, MD

    Regan Hill, MD

    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Ave
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Monument Health General Surgery and Bariatrics

    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Avenue
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Stampe Angela Md

    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Avenue
    Spearfish, SD 57783
  • Vosler Steven MD

    Distance: 23 mi
    1445 North Avenue
    Spearfish, SD 57783

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