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  • Erin Fox-Hammel

    Erin Fox-Hammel

    Erin Fox-Hammel
    Distance: 6.78 mi
    5408 NW 88th St., Ste. 140
    Johnston, IA 501312953
  • Daniel Hepplewhite, DO 100 Points

    Daniel Hepplewhite, DO

    Assocd Internists Central Ia
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    140 8th St Se
    Altoona, IA 50009
  • Deborah Haines, DO, MD 30 Points

    Deborah Haines, DO, MD

    Altoona Medical Clinic Pc
    Distance: 8.04 mi
    140 8th St Se
    Altoona, IA 50009
  • Joseph Coppola, DO

    Joseph Coppola, DO

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    753 8th St Sw
    Altoona, IA 50009
  • Larry Coppola, DO, MD

    Larry Coppola, DO, MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    753 8th St Sw
    Altoona, IA 50009

  • Danielson Stanton L MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1504 8th Street Southwest
    Altoona, IA 50009

  • Sixta Deb A MD

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1504 8th Street Southwest
    Altoona, IA 50009
  • Craig Gerhart, MD 100 Points

    Craig Gerhart, MD

    Ankeny Medical Ctr
    Distance: 8.92 mi
    215 Sw Walnut St
    Ankeny, IA 50021

  • Kappos George T MD

    Distance: 8.92 mi
    1105 North Ankeny Boulevard
    Ankeny, IA 50021

  • Marsh Fred C Md

    Distance: 8.92 mi
    1105 North Ankeny Boulevard
    Ankeny, IA 50023
  • ANGELA BLANKENSHIP

    ANGELA BLANKENSHIP

    Ms. ANGELA BLANKENSHIP, ARNP
    Distance: 8.92 mi
    113 North Ankeny Blvd
    Ankeny, IA 500231708
  • Jennifer Olson, DO 260 Points

    Jennifer Olson, DO

    Carlisle Family Practice Clnc
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    125 School St, Family Practice Clinic
    Carlisle, IA 50047
  • Michael Mc Cormick, DO 70 Points

    Michael Mc Cormick, DO

    Carlisle Family Practice Clnc
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    125 School St
    Carlisle, IA 50047
  • Eileen May, DO 110 Points

    Eileen May, DO

    Mercy Indianola Detroit Mdcl
    Distance: 16.96 mi
    112 E Detroit Ave
    Indianola, IA 50125

  • Watts J Douglas MD

    Distance: 16.96 mi
    1504 North 1st Street
    Indianola, IA 50125
  • Heidi Wintermote, DO 50 Points

    Heidi Wintermote, DO

    Distance: 19.31 mi
    PO Box 430
    Prairie City, IA 50228
  • Gregory L Ingle, DO 10 Points

    Gregory L Ingle, DO

    Distance: 19.31 mi
    100 E JEFFERSON ST
    PRAIRIE CITY, IA 50228

  • Frost Leighton E Md

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    107 North Walnut Street
    Colfax, IA 50054
  • DELECIA CRANNELL

    DELECIA CRANNELL

    DELECIA CRANNELL
    Distance: 21.11 mi
    715 Cottage
    Adel, IA 50003
  • Dennis Perryman, DO 50 Points

    Dennis Perryman, DO

    Pleasantville Clinic
    Distance: 23 mi
    PO Box 308
    Pleasantville, IA 50225

  • Kobliska David Md

    Distance: 23 mi
    104 North Washington Street
    Pleasantville, IA 50225
  • Som Lerd, MD 100 Points

    Som Lerd, MD

    Woodward State Hospital School
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    1251 334th St
    Woodward, IA 50276

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