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  • Yatish Patel 150 Points

    Yatish Patel

    Yatish M. Patel, MD
    105 Chestnut Street Suite 26
    Needham, MA 02492
  • MARNI FEDERER 100 Points

    MARNI FEDERER

    MARNI FEDERER, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
    163 Highland Avenue
    Needham, MA 02494
  • Dayaratna Sandra MD

    272 Chestnut Street
    Needham, MA 02492
  • Goldberg Renee MD

    272 Chestnut Street
    Needham, MA 02492
  • Charles Radbill, DO 50 Points

    Charles Radbill, DO

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    422 Worcester St Ste 204
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • Center For Developmental Neurol & Pdtrc Bhvrl Mdci

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    42 Washington Street
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • Nardone Robert C Md

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    422 Worcester Street
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • Sexton John MD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    372 Washington Street
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • Bradley Borlase, MD

    Bradley Borlase, MD

    Bcb Medical Fitness Corp
    Distance: 3.64 mi
    13 Tisdale Dr
    Dover, MA 02030
  • Farajollah Dehghani, MD 100 Points

    Farajollah Dehghani, MD

    Medical Eye Care Assoc
    Distance: 3.89 mi
    95 Chapel St Ste 1
    Newton, MA 02458
  • David Carr Locke, MD 100 Points

    David Carr Locke, MD

    Brigham Medical Group
    Distance: 4.27 mi
    1400 Vfw Pkwy
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Peter Tishler, MD 100 Points

    Peter Tishler, MD

    US Veterans Hospital
    Distance: 4.27 mi
    1400 Vfw Pkwy, Va Medical Center 11E
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Masoud Shahidi, MD 290 Points

    Masoud Shahidi, MD

    Dedham Family Medical
    Distance: 4.46 mi
    700 Washington St
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Jehane Johnston, MD 110 Points

    Jehane Johnston, MD

    Dedham Medical Associates - Dedham
    Distance: 4.46 mi
    One Lyons Street
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Regina Wu, MD 110 Points

    Regina Wu, MD

    Dedham Medical Associates - Dedham
    Distance: 4.46 mi
    One Lyons Street
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Constance Barr, MD 100 Points

    Constance Barr, MD

    Dedham Medical Associates - Dedham
    Distance: 4.46 mi
    One Lyons Street
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Beauregard George Md

    Distance: 4.46 mi
    200 Providence Highway
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Michael Miller, MD

    Michael Miller, MD

    Dedham Medical Associates - Dedham
    Distance: 4.46 mi
    One Lyons Street
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Harrington Jessica H Md

    Distance: 4.46 mi
    200 Providence Highway
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Iarrobino Agostino MD

    Distance: 4.46 mi
    200 Providence Highway
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Shahidi M MD

    Distance: 4.46 mi
    700 Washington Street
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Christen Vu, DO 100 Points

    Christen Vu, DO

    Geiger-Gibson Community Health
    Distance: 4.6 mi
    250 Mount Vernon St
    West Newton, MA 02465
  • 200 Points
    Distance: 4.72 mi
    25 Boylston St.
    Suite 312
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Susan Freedman 100 Points

    Susan Freedman

    Dr. Susan Freedman, MD
    Distance: 4.72 mi
    25 Boylston Street
    Suite 211
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Harrington Christine Md

    Distance: 4.72 mi
    25 Boylston Street
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Jospe Erin Md

    Distance: 4.72 mi
    25 Boylston Street
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Kishore Punyamurtaula MD

    Distance: 4.72 mi
    822 Boylston Street
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Pennachio Dominic Md

    Distance: 4.72 mi
    25 Boylston Street Suite 204
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • William Wheeler, MD

    William Wheeler, MD

    William Morton Wheeler, MD
    Distance: 4.72 mi
    174 Laurel Road
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • William Seeglitz Jr, DO 80 Points

    William Seeglitz Jr, DO

    Distance: 4.84 mi
    437 Newtonville Ave Ste 3
    Newtonville, MA 02460
  • John Donaldson, MD 100 Points

    John Donaldson, MD

    Distance: 5.96 mi
    14 Roundwood Rd
    Natick, MA 01760
  • Duggan Margaret MD

    Distance: 6.03 mi
    1153 Centre Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Mayzell Kathleen MD

    Distance: 6.03 mi
    1153 Centre Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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