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  • Klarfeld Jonathan Md

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    26900 Cedar Road Lbby
    Cleveland, OH 44122
  • Milton Klein

    Milton Klein

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    29001 Cedar Rd Ste 430
    Cleveland, OH 44124
  • Lee Kevin K W MD

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    27100 Chardon Road
    Cleveland, OH 44143
  • Leu James A MD

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    Metro Health Clement
    Cleveland, OH 44102
  • Liu Sheng Md

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    Metrohealth Asia Pla
    Cleveland, OH 44102
  • Brian Miller

    Brian Miller

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    17700 Lorain Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44111
  • Pillay Balakrishna MD

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    10654 Lorain Avenue
    Cleveland, OH 44111
  • Pollard Robert MD

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    Metrohealth Lee Harv
    Cleveland, OH 44102
  • Posch John N MD

    Distance: 17.22 mi
    27100 Chardon Road
    Cleveland, OH 44143
  • Steven J Goliat, DO 490 Points

    Steven J Goliat, DO

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    5672 RIDGE RD
    PARMA, OH 44129
  • John Jonesco, DO 290 Points

    John Jonesco, DO

    Physicians IN Family Practice
    Distance: 17.59 mi
    319 W Lorain St, Phys In Family Practice
    Oberlin, OH 44074
  • Steven Goliat, DO 330 Points

    Steven Goliat, DO

    Independence Family Practice
    Distance: 22.3 mi
    6571 Brecksville Rd
    Independence, OH 44131
  • Vincent Sustersic, DO 140 Points

    Vincent Sustersic, DO

    Independence Family Practice
    Distance: 22.3 mi
    6571 Brecksville Rd
    Independence, OH 44131
  • Steven J Goliat, DO 20 Points

    Steven J Goliat, DO

    Distance: 22.3 mi
    6571 BRECKSVILLE RD
    INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
  • Earl Polish, MD

    Earl Polish, MD

    Distance: 22.69 mi
    12000 SHADY OAK BLVD
    GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125
  • Wuu Perng, MD 100 Points

    Wuu Perng, MD

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    PO Box 337
    Hinckley, OH 44233
  • Satish Mahna, MD 100 Points

    Satish Mahna, MD

    Occhealth Concepts
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    21100 Southgate Park Blvd Ste 102
    Maple Heights, OH 44137
  • Sonia Tanio, MD 100 Points

    Sonia Tanio, MD

    Distance: 24.72 mi
    5151 Warrensville Center Rd
    Maple Heights, OH 44137
  • Brian Ingleright, DO 50 Points

    Brian Ingleright, DO

    Distance: 25.23 mi
    602 W Herrick Ave
    Wellington, OH 44090

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