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  • Feucht Richard MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    3554 West Pinhook Road
    Lafayette, LA 70508

  • Hargrave Allison Campo MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    224 Saint Landry Street Suite 2B
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Helen Ajala

    Helen Ajala

    Helen AjalaDNP, APRN , FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    850 Kaliste Saloom Road
    Suite 104
    Lafayette, LA 70508

  • John W Stafford Md

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    207 Westmark Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70506

  • Jorge R Belgodere MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    310 Youngsville Highway
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • -10 Points

    Khan Farha MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    3554 West Pinhook Road
    Lafayette, LA 70508

  • Landry Nathan Md

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    3414 Moss Street
    Lafayette, LA 70507

  • Malek Fadi Y Md Fccp - Ofc

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    227 Bendel Road
    Lafayette, LA 70503

  • Montgomery Thomas J MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    449 Heymann Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • TIFFANY THIBODEAUX

    TIFFANY THIBODEAUX

    Mrs. TIFFANY THIBODEAUX, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    913 S College Rd
    Suite 101
    Lafayette, LA 70503

  • Prather Brent J MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    4650 Ambassador Parkway Suite STE
    Lafayette, LA 70501

  • Prather J Brent MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    4650 Ambassador Caffery P Suite 102
    Lafayette, LA 70508

  • Prather Pediatric Asthma & Allergy Center - J Brent Prather MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    4650 Ambassador Caffery P Suite 102
    Lafayette, LA 70508

  • Rainey John M Md Phys

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    501 West Saint Mary Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70506

  • Reavill O E MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    2501 West Pinhook Road
    Lafayette, LA 70508

  • Reavill O E MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    2501 West Pinhook Road
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Donald J Reed, MD

    Donald J Reed, MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    600 E GLORIA SWITCH RD
    LAFAYETTE, LA 70507

  • Rinaldi David A Md Phys

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    501 West Saint Mary Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70506

  • Roden Karen B Md Phys

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    501 West Saint Mary Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70506

  • Saenz Rolando E MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    227 Bendel Road
    Lafayette, LA 70503

  • Shepard David MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    3554 West Pinhook Road
    Lafayette, LA 70508

  • Sigue Gerard F MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    300 West Saint Mary Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70506

  • Simon Pernell J Md

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    207 Westmark Boulevard
    Lafayette, LA 70506

  • Smith Carolyn Y MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    850 North Pierce Street Suite C
    Lafayette, LA 70501

  • Snatic Steven MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    501 West Saint Mary Boulevard Suite 404
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • TIFFANY THIBODEAUX

    TIFFANY THIBODEAUX

    TIFFANY THIBODEAUX, FNP-C
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    913 S College Rd
    Suite 101
    Lafayette, LA 70503-3061
  • ALIVIA FONTENOT 100 Points

    ALIVIA FONTENOT

    ALIVIA FONTENOT
    Distance: 28.16 mi
    421 North Ave F
    Crowley, LA 70526-5044
  • KHRISTOPHER FUSELIER 100 Points

    KHRISTOPHER FUSELIER

    KHRISTOPHER FUSELIER
    Distance: 28.16 mi
    421 North Ave F
    Crowley, LA 70526-5044
  • Larrica Davis 100 Points

    Larrica Davis

    Mrs. Larrica Davis, FNP
    Distance: 28.16 mi
    1325 Wright Ave
    Ste E
    Crowley, LA 705262226
  • WILLIAM ANDERSON 100 Points

    WILLIAM ANDERSON

    WILLIAM ANDERSON, FNP
    Distance: 28.16 mi
    1325 Wright Ave
    Ste E
    Crowley, LA 705262226

  • Bergeaux Dwayne J Md

    Distance: 28.16 mi
    1325 Wright Avenue
    Crowley, LA 70526

  • Elfert Dan Md Llc

    Distance: 28.16 mi
    1325 Wright Avenue
    Crowley, LA 70526

  • Lamarche Maximo MD

    Distance: 28.16 mi
    625 East 8th Street
    Crowley, LA 70526

  • Miller Roland C MD

    Distance: 28.16 mi
    713 North Eastern Avenue
    Crowley, LA 70526
  • DEDRA WILLIAMS

    DEDRA WILLIAMS

    Ms. DEDRA WILLIAMS, APRN, FNP-C
    Distance: 28.16 mi
    1325 Wright Ave
    Ste E
    Crowley, LA 705262226
  • Robert Mc Manus, MD 100 Points

    Robert Mc Manus, MD

    Distance: 28.36 mi
    129 McMillan Ave
    Iota, LA 70543

  • Barnes Donald W Md Apmc Jr

    Distance: 28.36 mi
    3521 Highway 190
    Iota, LA 70543

  • Savoy Frank P Md

    Distance: 28.36 mi
    801 Poinciana
    Iota, LA 70543

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