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Marion (3.36 mi)
Old Fort (12.12 mi)
Spruce Pine (13.04 mi)
Morganton (18.06 mi)
Burnsville (20.86 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

28752 (4) (3.96 mi)
28762 (1) (12.12 mi)
28777 (1) (13.05 mi)
28655 (7) (16.48 mi)
28714 (1) (17.95 mi)
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  • Acree Jeffery MD

    Distance: 3.36 mi
    283 West Medical Court
    Marion, NC 28752
  • Cook James H MD

    Distance: 3.36 mi
    136 Creekview Court
    Marion, NC 28752
  • Godbold Ronald L MD

    Distance: 3.36 mi
    136 Creekview Court
    Marion, NC 28752
  • Jaber Peter W MD

    Distance: 3.36 mi
    136 Creekview Court
    Marion, NC 28752
  • Albritton Mark Md

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    26 South Thomason Street
    Old Fort, NC 28762
  • Larson David MD

    Distance: 13.04 mi
    496 Altapass Highway
    Spruce Pine, NC 28777
  • John Barron, MD 100 Points

    John Barron, MD

    Distance: 18.06 mi
    PO Box 489
    Morganton, NC 28680
  • Luther Clontz, MD 100 Points

    Luther Clontz, MD

    Distance: 18.06 mi
    PO Box 907
    Morganton, NC 28680
  • DIAA HUSSEIN 100 Points

    DIAA HUSSEIN

    Dr. DIAA HUSSEIN, MBBCH, MD, MPH
    Distance: 18.06 mi
    329 Sanford Drive Ste B
    Morganton, NC 286552576
  • ERICA BOARD 100 Points

    ERICA BOARD

    ERICA BOARD, FNP-C
    Distance: 18.06 mi
    329 Sanford Drive Ste B
    Morganton, NC 286552576
  • Lindsey Michaels 100 Points

    Lindsey Michaels

    Mrs. Lindsey Michaels, FNP-C
    Distance: 18.06 mi
    110 E Main Street
    Morganton, NC 286556040
  • Christy Biggerstaff

    Christy Biggerstaff

    Christy Biggerstaff, FNP-C
    Distance: 18.06 mi
    110 E Main Street
    Morganton, NC 286556040
  • Croft James M Md Pa

    Distance: 18.06 mi
    352 East Parker Road
    Morganton, NC 28655
  • Jones Gregory L Md

    Distance: 18.06 mi
    2203 South Sterling Street
    Morganton, NC 28655
  • McManus Mark W MD

    Distance: 18.06 mi
    304 South Green Street
    Morganton, NC 28655
  • Medina Rudy T Md

    Distance: 18.06 mi
    100 Medical Heights Drive
    Morganton, NC 28655
  • NZELLE MAYEBA

    NZELLE MAYEBA

    Ms. NZELLE MAYEBA
    Distance: 18.06 mi
    329 Sanford Drive Ste B
    Morganton, NC 28655
  • NZELLE MAYEBA

    NZELLE MAYEBA

    Ms. NZELLE MAYEBA
    Distance: 18.06 mi
    712 Jamestown Road
    Morganton, NC 28655
  • Sims Harrison G III MD

    Distance: 18.06 mi
    352 East Parker Road Suite A
    Morganton, NC 28655
  • Mark Bennett, MD

    Mark Bennett, MD

    Distance: 20.86 mi
    14 Academy St
    Burnsville, NC 28714
  • Brooks Rebecca Md

    Distance: 21.33 mi
    86 North Mitchell Avenue
    Bakersville, NC 28705
  • Carroll James MD

    Distance: 21.33 mi
    86 North Mitchell Avenue
    Bakersville, NC 28705
  • James Stephen MD

    Distance: 21.33 mi
    86 North Mitchell Avenue
    Bakersville, NC 28705
  • Haizlip Thomas M Jr MD

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    Sloop Medical Ofc
    Newland, NC 28657
  • Stephen Page, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Page, MD

    Happy Valley Medical Ctr
    Distance: 30.88 mi
    PO Box 319
    Patterson, NC 28661
  • 10 Points

    Maybin Richard M Md

    Distance: 33.25 mi
    109 Ball Park Road
    Lawndale, NC 28090

Nearby Cities

Marion (3.36 mi)
Old Fort (12.12 mi)
Spruce Pine (13.04 mi)
Morganton (18.06 mi)
Burnsville (20.86 mi)
Bakersville (21.33 mi)
Newland (24.91 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