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  • Robert Rottschaefer, MD 100 Points

    Robert Rottschaefer, MD

    First Physicians Medical Group
    73833 El Paseo
    Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • M Goldfine, MD 100 Points

    M Goldfine, MD

    M Melvin Goldfine Inc
    44100 Monterey Ave Ste 207
    Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Ronald Amos 100 Points

    Ronald Amos

    Ronald Amos, PhD
    74710 CA Hwy 111
    Ste. 102
    Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Seema Bir 100 Points

    Seema Bir

    Mrs. Seema Bir, MD
    Distance: 2.51 mi
    35400 Bob Hope Dr
    Ste 213
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Teddy Fredericks, MD 50 Points

    Teddy Fredericks, MD

    Distance: 2.51 mi
    42600 Bob Hope Dr Ste 414
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

  • Cirvna Jitka MD

    Distance: 2.51 mi
    69844 Highway 111
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Evelyn Edelmuth, MD 100 Points

    Evelyn Edelmuth, MD

    Distance: 3.81 mi
    74760 US Highway 111 Ste 202
    Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Christopher Snyder, DO
    480 Points

    Christopher Snyder, DO

    Torres Family Medicine
    Distance: 5.5 mi
    79440 Corporate Centre dr. Suite 110
    La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Sonja Fung, ND 400 Points

    Sonja Fung, ND

    Live Well Clinic
    Distance: 5.5 mi
    78900 Ave 47, Ste 102
    La Quinta, CA 92253
  • James Shaner, MD 160 Points

    James Shaner, MD

    James W Shaner Inc
    Distance: 12.33 mi
    173 S Civic Dr Ste 4
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Raymond Battie, MD 140 Points

    Raymond Battie, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 205
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Frank Ercoli, MD 100 Points

    Frank Ercoli, MD

    Desert Trauma Surgeons
    Distance: 12.33 mi
    PO Box 1627
    Palm Springs, CA 92263
  • Francis Hulse, MD 100 Points

    Francis Hulse, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1733 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste A
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Stuart Menn, MD 100 Points

    Stuart Menn, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 137
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Michael Solomon, MD 100 Points

    Michael Solomon, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    340 S Farrell Dr Ste A110
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Daniel McElheran, DO 90 Points

    Daniel McElheran, DO

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    3111 E Tahquitz Way
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Donald Cortum, MD 60 Points

    Donald Cortum, MD

    Desert Medical Group Inc
    Distance: 12.33 mi
    PO Box 2270
    Palm Springs, CA 92263
  • Reginald Warren, DO 60 Points

    Reginald Warren, DO

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    470 E San Jose Rd
    Palm Springs, CA 92264
  • John Huette, DO 50 Points

    John Huette, DO

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    275 N El Cielo Rd
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Brian Williams, MD 40 Points

    Brian Williams, MD

    Williams Medical Group
    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 203
    Palm Springs, CA 92262

  • Abraham John Lo Jr Md

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1061 North Indian Canyon Drive
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Michael D Berger, MD

    Michael D Berger, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
    PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

  • Brown Hosea E MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1276 North Palm Cnyn Drive
    Palm Springs, CA 92262

  • Bryan L Stone Md

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1061 North Indian Canyon Drive
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Elton Goldfield, MD

    Elton Goldfield, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE E317
    PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
  • John A Huette, DO

    John A Huette, DO

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    275 N EL CIELO RD
    PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
  • Dung Q Le, MD

    Dung Q Le, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    178 S PALM CANYON DR
    PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
  • Robert McPeake, MD

    Robert McPeake, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    275 N EL CIELO RD
    PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
  • Abhaykumar D Vaidya, MD

    Abhaykumar D Vaidya, MD

    Distance: 12.33 mi
    2601 TAHQUITZ CYN WAY
    PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
  • Rudolpho Alegria, MD 100 Points

    Rudolpho Alegria, MD

    Mecca Health Clinic
    Distance: 20.01 mi
    65100 Date Palm Ave Apt L
    Mecca, CA 92254

  • Alegria Rudolpho MD

    Distance: 20.01 mi
    65100 Date Palm Avenue Ofc
    Mecca, CA 92254
  • Seymour Lesonsky, MD 50 Points

    Seymour Lesonsky, MD

    Distance: 20.73 mi
    PO Box 391398
    Anza, CA 92539
  • James E Lyster, MD

    James E Lyster, MD

    Distance: 20.73 mi
    78100 CONTRERAS RD
    ANZA, CA 92539
  • James E Lyster, MD

    James E Lyster, MD

    Distance: 20.73 mi
    56030 HWY 371 1
    ANZA, CA 92539

Nearby Cities

Rancho Mirage (2.51 mi)
Indian Wells (3.81 mi)
La Quinta (5.5 mi)
Palm Springs (12.33 mi)
Mecca (20.01 mi)
Anza (20.73 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