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  • Raul Garza Jr, MD 50 Points

    Raul Garza Jr, MD

    PO Box 2079
    San Benito, TX 78586
  • Joseph Hemer, DO 50 Points

    Joseph Hemer, DO

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    1629 Treasure Hills Blvd Ste B2
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Alfredo Garcia Md Face PA

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    1722 South Carolina Street
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Berkowitz Richard A MD

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    1205 North Ed Carey Drive
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Blake Hugo G MD

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    2310 North Ed Carey Drive
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Brown Thomas J Md

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    2200 Haine Drive
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Campbell James Md Faad

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    2200 Haine Drive
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Chapanos Petros K Md

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    2306 Camelot Plaza Circle
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Concha Lourdes B Md

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    2200 Haine Drive
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Harlingen Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, Pa

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    2230 Haine Dr
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Magdalena Salinas

    Magdalena Salinas

    Mrs. Magdalena Salinas, APRN,FNP-C, RNFA
    Distance: 5.69 mi
    604 S. 77 Sunshine Strip
    Suite C
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Tracey Owensby, M.D.

    Tracey Owensby, M.D.

    Distance: 5.69 mi
    1717 N Ed Carey Dr
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Mario Sanchez, DO 70 Points

    Mario Sanchez, DO

    Distance: 12.1 mi
    PO Box 38
    La Feria, TX 78559
  • Alfredo Rosas, MD 100 Points

    Alfredo Rosas, MD

    Jefferson Day & Night Clinic
    Distance: 17.99 mi
    715 W Jefferson St
    Brownsville, TX 78520
  • Mary Watkins, MD 100 Points

    Mary Watkins, MD

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    500 Paredes Line Rd Ste 2
    Brownsville, TX 78521
  • John Rogans, MD 50 Points

    John Rogans, MD

    Central Medical Clinic
    Distance: 17.99 mi
    2300 Central Blvd
    Brownsville, TX 78520
  • Almeida Alberto E Md

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    1096 East Los Ebanos Boulevard
    Brownsville, TX 78520
  • Baduel Winnifer L MD

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    2027 East Price Road Suite D
    Brownsville, TX 78521
  • Berkowitz Richard A Md

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    147 East Price Road
    Brownsville, TX 78521
  • Caquias J A MD

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    625 East Price Road
    Brownsville, TX 78521
  • Carleo James Paul Md

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    3855 Southmost Road
    Brownsville, TX 78521
  • Cisneros Jose MD

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    1001 Calle Milagros
    Brownsville, TX 78526
  • Collier Robert O MD

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    866 West Price Road
    Brownsville, TX 78520
  • Gustavo Stern, MD

    Gustavo Stern, MD

    Distance: 17.99 mi
    864 Central Blvd Ste 300
    Brownsville, TX 78520
  • Julio Lopez, MD 100 Points

    Julio Lopez, MD

    J A Lopez & Assoc
    Distance: 22.4 mi
    1311 E 6th St
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Tomas Garcia Martinez, MD 50 Points

    Tomas Garcia Martinez, MD

    Distance: 22.4 mi
    1412 E 8th St
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Arango Jorge L MD

    Distance: 22.4 mi
    1519 East 6th Street
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Cantu Uvaldo Jr MD

    Distance: 22.4 mi
    801 South Airport Drive
    Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Allan Spence, MD 60 Points

    Allan Spence, MD

    Spence Clinic
    Distance: 25.89 mi
    336 S 8th St
    Raymondville, TX 78580

Nearby Cities

Harlingen (5.69 mi)
La Feria (12.1 mi)
Brownsville (17.98 mi)
Weslaco (22.39 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