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  • 120 Points

    Partlow Harbin & Poist Ob-Gyn Md Pc

    701 University Boulevard East
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Han Chen, MD 100 Points

    Han Chen, MD

    Capstone Medical Ctr
    700 University Blvd E
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Jaykrishna Darji, MD 100 Points

    Jaykrishna Darji, MD

    Capstone Medical Ctr
    700 University Blvd E
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Chan Nguyen, MD 100 Points

    Chan Nguyen, MD

    Capstone Medical Ctr
    700 University Blvd E
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Charles Abney 100 Points

    Charles Abney

    Dr. Charles Abney, M.D.
    1837 Commons North Drive
    Tuscaloosa, AL 354063700
  • Charles Abney 100 Points

    Charles Abney

    Dr. Charles Abney, M.D.
    3611 Windy Ridge
    Tuscaloosa, AL 354063676
  • Louis Tyler Jr, MD 100 Points

    Louis Tyler Jr, MD

    Partlowe Developmental Ctr
    PO Box 1730, Partlow Development Ctr
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
  • Russell Scholl, MD 100 Points

    Russell Scholl, MD

    Radiology Clinic
    809 University Blvd E
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Harrison Goodall, MD 100 Points

    Harrison Goodall, MD

    US Veterans Medical Ctr
    3701 Loop Rd
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
  • Robert Coleman, DO 50 Points

    Robert Coleman, DO

    Family Medical Care
    3079 Palisades Ct Ste A
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
  • 10 Points

    Permasetty Ramesh MD

    1718 Veterans Memorial Park
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

  • Bobo Phillip K MD

    32 15th Street
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Bozak Hugh M MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Caldwell Elizabeth D MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
  • James Byrd

    James Byrd

    Dr. James Byrd
    3611 Windy Ridge
    Tuscaloosa, AL 354063676

  • Fernandez David MD

    32 15th Street
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Graham Melanie D MD

    801 University Boulevard East
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Griffin Susan M MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Guarisco Margaret C MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Hamiter R Douglas MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Hinton David L MD

    801 University Boulevard East
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Holley Howard C MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
  • Jimmy Winters

    Jimmy Winters

    Jimmy Winters, MSN, RN, NP-C
    2720 6th Street
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-1731

  • Kahler John G MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Kendrick R Mark MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • King Charles E Jr MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Krishna Dona Parti MD

    1718 Veterans Memorial Park
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

  • Lorissa Bradford MD

    1718 Veterans Memorial Park
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

  • Lovely Perry L MD

    5005 Oscar Baxter Drive
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  • Lovett Cathy C MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Lushington J Alex Jr MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • McGee Chris MD

    5005 Oscar Baxter Drive
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  • McGhee Timothy L MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Menard John W Md

    701 University Boulevard East
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Merritt Mathew M MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Miles Tracey MD

    2731 Mill King Jr Boulevard
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Miller G Christopher MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Murphy Terence J MD

    1410 McFarland Boulevard North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Nelson Jerry MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Oldshue Isabel B MD

    1718 Veterans Memorial Park
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

  • Payne Louis T MD

    535 Jack Warner Parkway Northeast
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

  • Payne Louis T MD

    535 Jack Warner Parkway Northeast
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

  • Peramsetty Ramesh MD

    2731 Mill King Jr Boulevard
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Peramsetty Ramesh MD

    1718 Veterans Memorial Park
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

  • Phelps Ronald C MD

    208 McFarland Circle North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

  • Poist James E MD

    701 University Boulevard East
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Poore Raymond E Jr MD

    1780 McFarland Boulevard East
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Posey Robert A MD

    5005 Oscar Baxter Drive
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

  • Raza Syed T MD

    2731 Mill King Jr Boulevard
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • Sanford Shelby P MD

    1410 McFarland Boulevard North
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

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