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  • Robert Watkins Jr, MD 110 Points

    Robert Watkins Jr, MD

    Eastside Healthcare
    1250 Portland Ave
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  • Sharad Mehta, MD 100 Points

    Sharad Mehta, MD

    333 Dixie Hwy, Suburban Heights Med Ctr
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  • Chow May J Md

    333 Dixie Highway
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  • Horn Jamie MD

    1536 Vincennes Avenue
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  • Shawn Palmer, DO 100 Points

    Shawn Palmer, DO

    DE Kalb Clinic
    Distance: 2.06 mi
    20201 Crawford Ave, Hospital/Orthopedic Surger
    Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  • Almeda Decker, DO 50 Points

    Almeda Decker, DO

    Decker Medical Assoc Ltd
    Distance: 2.06 mi
    20303 Crawford Ave Ste 210
    Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  • Gary Briden, DO 50 Points

    Gary Briden, DO

    Midwest Physician Ctr-Crestwd
    Distance: 2.06 mi
    20110 Governors Hwy
    Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  • Arnett Bridgette Md Phd

    Distance: 3.59 mi
    3235 Vollmer Road
    Flossmoor, IL 60422
  • Cooper Barry J MD

    Distance: 3.59 mi
    19815 Governors Highway
    Flossmoor, IL 60422
  • Falleroni Angelo E MD

    Distance: 3.59 mi
    19815 Governors Highway
    Flossmoor, IL 60422
  • Khurana Saroj MD

    Distance: 3.59 mi
    19815 Governors Highway
    Flossmoor, IL 60422
  • Anoina Dorothy R MD

    Distance: 3.81 mi
    4511 Sauk Trail
    Richton Park, IL 60471
  • Hanna Wafaa MD

    Distance: 3.81 mi
    4511 Sauk Trail
    Richton Park, IL 60471
  • John Heyer, DO 60 Points

    John Heyer, DO

    Distance: 3.86 mi
    17450 Halsted St
    Homewood, IL 60430
  • Donna Bell, DO 50 Points

    Donna Bell, DO

    Distance: 3.86 mi
    1805 Evergreen Rd
    Homewood, IL 60430
  • Dr Indrajit Patel Md

    Distance: 3.86 mi
    17901 Governors Highway Suite 107
    Homewood, IL 60430
  • Hameeduddin Anjum MD

    Distance: 4.01 mi
    4647 Lincoln Highway
    Matteson, IL 60443
  • Tiffany Thomas

    Tiffany Thomas

    Mrs. Tiffany Thomas, FNP-BC
    Distance: 4.26 mi
    1032 E Steger Rd
    SUITE 11
    Crete, IL 60417
  • Bala Kanagaraju, MD 100 Points

    Bala Kanagaraju, MD

    Distance: 5.46 mi
    17577 Kedzie Ave Ste 305
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Maneka Kaul, MD 50 Points

    Maneka Kaul, MD

    Distance: 5.46 mi
    17850 Kedzie Ave Ste 3200
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Anderson James K Md

    Distance: 5.46 mi
    3330 West 177th Street
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Baghdan Marwan Md

    Distance: 5.46 mi
    3330 West 177th Street
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Curry Chandra L Md

    Distance: 5.46 mi
    3330 West 177th Street
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Decastro Wilberto C Md

    Distance: 5.46 mi
    3330 West 177th Street
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Habib Fakher F Md

    Distance: 5.46 mi
    3330 West 177th Street
    Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  • Matthew Teolis, DO 100 Points

    Matthew Teolis, DO

    Schererville Medical Ctr
    Distance: 5.95 mi
    24 Joliet St Ste A
    Dyer, IN 46311
  • Gerard Davidson, DO 60 Points

    Gerard Davidson, DO

    Distance: 5.95 mi
    PO Box 608
    Dyer, IN 46311
  • Kurt Giricz, DO 60 Points

    Kurt Giricz, DO

    Schereville Family Medical Svc
    Distance: 5.95 mi
    840 Richard Rd, Dyer Medical Services
    Dyer, IN 46311
  • Daman S Paul Md PC

    Distance: 5.95 mi
    935 Sheffield Avenue
    Dyer, IN 46311
  • Assefa Girma MD

    Distance: 6.71 mi
    100 West 162nd Street
    South Holland, IL 60473
  • Bloom Richard MD

    Distance: 6.71 mi
    100 West 162nd Street
    South Holland, IL 60473
  • Crawford-Thomas Tais MD

    Distance: 6.71 mi
    100 West 162nd Street
    South Holland, IL 60473
  • Filipowicz Roman MD

    Distance: 6.71 mi
    401 East 162nd Street
    South Holland, IL 60473
  • Khilfeh Mohayya MD

    Distance: 6.71 mi
    100 West 162nd Street
    South Holland, IL 60473
  • Richard Gonzales, MD 100 Points

    Richard Gonzales, MD

    Distance: 6.77 mi
    3250 W 159th St
    Markham, IL 60426
  • Vandna Shah, MD 100 Points

    Vandna Shah, MD

    Distance: 6.77 mi
    3530 W 159th St
    Markham, IL 60426
  • Gerard Gnade, MD 100 Points

    Gerard Gnade, MD

    Distance: 7.2 mi
    71 W 156th St Ste 203
    Harvey, IL 60426
  • Ahmari M Md

    Distance: 7.2 mi
    East 159th Carol Avenue
    Harvey, IL 60426
  • Grinis Gedas Md

    Distance: 7.2 mi
    East 159th Carol Avenue
    Harvey, IL 60426
  • Nitin Sardesai, MD 330 Points

    Nitin Sardesai, MD

    Distance: 7.53 mi
    9307 Calumet Ave Ste D1
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Suresh Mahawar, MD 100 Points

    Suresh Mahawar, MD

    Dynamic Medical Ctr
    Distance: 7.53 mi
    701 Superior Ave Ste K, Dynamic Medical Ctr
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Louis De Porter, MD 100 Points

    Louis De Porter, MD

    Hammond Clinic
    Distance: 7.53 mi
    7905 Calumet Ave
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Joseph Tyrrell, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Tyrrell, MD

    Jones Clinic A Division Of Illiana Surg & Medical Center
    Distance: 7.53 mi
    110 Ridge Rd
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Ronald Feldner, MD 100 Points

    Ronald Feldner, MD

    Jones Clinic
    Distance: 7.53 mi
    110 Ridge Rd
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Karen Fields 100 Points

    Karen Fields

    Karen Fields, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
    Distance: 7.53 mi
    9250 Columbus Ave.
    Suite C1
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Rodrigo Panares, MD 100 Points

    Rodrigo Panares, MD

    Distance: 7.53 mi
    7550 Hohman Ave
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Alonzo Morrissey, MD 100 Points

    Alonzo Morrissey, MD

    Tdd Hearing Impaired
    Distance: 7.53 mi
    7905 Calumet Ave
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Ronald Feldner, MD 20 Points

    Ronald Feldner, MD

    Distance: 7.53 mi
    800 MACARTHUR BLVD STE 11
    MUNSTER, IN 46321
  • Bacevich T J MD

    Distance: 7.53 mi
    7905 Calumet Avenue
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Chen R MD

    Distance: 7.53 mi
    7905 Calumet Avenue
    Munster, IN 46321

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