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  • James Grable, MD 100 Points

    James Grable, MD

    Doctors Park Surgery
    30 Doctors Park
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
  • Paul Spence, MD 100 Points

    Paul Spence, MD

    3212 Kage Hill Dr
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

  • Deutchman Adam MD

    10 Doctors Park
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
  • Edward J Doyle, MD

    Edward J Doyle, MD

    408 S BROADVIEW ST
    CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63703

  • Heartland Women Specialists

    3065 William St
    Ste 412
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

  • Hunt Robert S MD

    35 Doctors Park
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
  • John Armbruster

    John Armbruster

    John Armbruster, FNP-C
    714 Broadway St
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

  • Kapp William K MD

    48 Doctors Park
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

  • Knight Patrick R MD

    48 Doctors Park
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

  • McClune Grant MD

    10 Doctors Park
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

  • McGinty Franklin H MD

    10 Doctors Park
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

  • Perry Robert E Md Medstop One

    3065 William Street
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
  • Sarah Ressel

    Sarah Ressel

    Sarah Ressel
    714 Broadway St
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-5514
  • Sheila Armbruster

    Sheila Armbruster

    Sheila Armbruster, FNP-C
    714 Broadway St
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • Jeffrey Umfleet, DO

    Jeffrey Umfleet, DO

    1711 El Rio Dr
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • Michelle Backfisch

    Michelle Backfisch

    Michelle Backfisch
    Distance: 6.04 mi
    1318A Main Street
    Scott City, MO 63780-1937
  • Carter Fenton, DO 110 Points

    Carter Fenton, DO

    Fenton Clinic Of Chaffee
    Distance: 11.5 mi
    209 W Yoakum Ave
    Chaffee, MO 63740
  • Stephen Whistler, MD

    Stephen Whistler, MD

    Distance: 11.5 mi
    126 W Gray St
    Chaffee, MO 63740
  • Alfonso David, MD 50 Points

    Alfonso David, MD

    Cobden Medical Clinic
    Distance: 18.31 mi
    PO Box 279
    Anna, IL 62906

  • Berube Paul Md

    Distance: 18.31 mi
    513 North Main Street
    Anna, IL 62906

  • Bigay Felix Md

    Distance: 18.31 mi
    513 North Main Street
    Anna, IL 62906
  • Sridevi Panchamukhi, M.D.

    Sridevi Panchamukhi, M.D.

    Distance: 18.31 mi
    513 N Main St
    Anna, IL 62906
  • Edward J Doyle, MD

    Edward J Doyle, MD

    Distance: 24.85 mi
    109 HWY 51 N BOX 349
    MARBLE HILL, MO 63764
  • James Campbell Jr, MD 60 Points

    James Campbell Jr, MD

    Advanced Family Care
    Distance: 25.69 mi
    502 W Sturdivant St
    Advance, MO 63730
  • Edward J Doyle, MD

    Edward J Doyle, MD

    Distance: 25.69 mi
    106 N OAK ST BOX 78
    ADVANCE, MO 63730
  • Gemo Wong, MD 130 Points

    Gemo Wong, MD

    Community Health Svc
    Distance: 28.02 mi
    Rr 1
    Cairo, IL 62914

Nearby Cities

Scott City (6.04 mi)
Jackson (9.7 mi)
Chaffee (11.5 mi)
Anna (18.32 mi)
Marble Hill (24.85 mi)

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